Van Allsburg, Chris
Overview
| Works: | 235 works in 1,131 publications in 20 languages and 74,668 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Fiction Drama Children's films Animated films Fantasy films Picture books Film adaptations Choose-your-own stories Fantasy fiction |
| Roles: | Author, Illustrator, Bibliographic antecedent, Conceptor, Other, Creator, Performer, Artist, Author of screenplay, Librettist, Scenarist |
| Classifications: | PZ7.V266, E |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Chris Van Allsburg
- The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg( Visual )
- A Caldecott celebration : six artists and their paths to the Caldecott medal by Leonard S Marcus( Book )
- Jumanji( Visual )
- Chris Van Allsburg by Jill C Wheeler( Book )
- The Polar Express ; Dr. Seuss's Gertrude McFuzz by Robert Kapilow( Recording )
- Integrating the literature of Chris Van Allsburg in the classroom by Thomas J Palumbo( Book )
- Getting to know you : profiles of children's authors featured in Language arts, 1985-90 by Barbara Zulandt Kiefer( Book )
- Zathura by Jon Favreau( Visual )
- A literature guide to the magical worlds of Chris Van Allsburg by Jon C Stott( Book )
- Integrating the literature of Chris Van Allsburg in the classroom by Thomas J Palumbo( Visual )
- Chris Van Allsburg by Chris Bowman( Book )
- Meet the authors, volume V( Book )
- The mysteries of Chris Van Allsburg by Jane Bayard Curley( Book )
- Jumanji : ; Zathura by Greg Taylor( Visual )
- Chris Van Allsburg's Polar Express by Robert Kapilow( )
- Two bad ants by Chris Van Allsburg( Book )
- Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg( Visual )
- The Polar Express : Dr. Seuss's Gertrude McFuzz by Robert Kapilow( )
- Something about the author by Maikue Vang( )
- Children's Literature Review Volume 113( )
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Most widely held works by
Chris Van Allsburg
The Polar Express by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
173 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in 12 languages and held by 7,833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus
173 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in 12 languages and held by 7,833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus
Jumanji by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
86 editions published between 1981 and 2014 in 10 languages and held by 6,032 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Peter and Judy find an intriguing game under a tree. The instructions say that once a game of Jumanji is started, it will not be over until one player reaches the Golden City. When they begin to play, jungle animals start to invade the house - and worse. Can they finish the game, or will the game finish them?
86 editions published between 1981 and 2014 in 10 languages and held by 6,032 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Peter and Judy find an intriguing game under a tree. The instructions say that once a game of Jumanji is started, it will not be over until one player reaches the Golden City. When they begin to play, jungle animals start to invade the house - and worse. Can they finish the game, or will the game finish them?
The widow's broom by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
48 editions published between 1992 and 2011 in 8 languages and held by 3,306 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A witch's worn-out broom serves a widow well, until her neighbors decide the thing is wicked and dangerous
48 editions published between 1992 and 2011 in 8 languages and held by 3,306 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A witch's worn-out broom serves a widow well, until her neighbors decide the thing is wicked and dangerous
Just a dream by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
32 editions published between 1990 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 3,209 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When he has a dream about a future Earth devastated by pollution, Walter begins to understand the importance of taking care of the environment
32 editions published between 1990 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 3,209 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When he has a dream about a future Earth devastated by pollution, Walter begins to understand the importance of taking care of the environment
The garden of Abdul Gasazi by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
25 editions published between 1979 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 3,152 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In de geheimzinnige tuin van Abdul Gasazi kan van alles gebeuren. Als Alan er de weggelopen hond gaat zoeken, is die niet meer te vinden
25 editions published between 1979 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 3,152 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In de geheimzinnige tuin van Abdul Gasazi kan van alles gebeuren. Als Alan er de weggelopen hond gaat zoeken, is die niet meer te vinden
Two bad ants by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
18 editions published between 1988 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 3,129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Des fourmis décident d'une expédition pour ramener des cristaux, une délicieuse friandise pour la reine des fourmis. Deux d'entre elles, les benjamines, échappent au groupe et vivent des moments inquiétants pour leur survie. Ce qui leur fait apprécier davantage le retour à la fourmilière. Des illustrations rigides aux tons froids décrivent justement leurs multiples péripéties
18 editions published between 1988 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 3,129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Des fourmis décident d'une expédition pour ramener des cristaux, une délicieuse friandise pour la reine des fourmis. Deux d'entre elles, les benjamines, échappent au groupe et vivent des moments inquiétants pour leur survie. Ce qui leur fait apprécier davantage le retour à la fourmilière. Des illustrations rigides aux tons froids décrivent justement leurs multiples péripéties
The wreck of the Zephyr by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
46 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 3,061 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A boy's ambition to be the greatest sailor in the world brings him to ruin when he misuses his new ability to sail his boat in the air
46 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 3,061 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A boy's ambition to be the greatest sailor in the world brings him to ruin when he misuses his new ability to sail his boat in the air
The mysteries of Harris Burdick by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
13 editions published between 1984 and 2015 in English and held by 2,980 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a series of loosely related drawings each accompanied by a title and a caption which the reader may use to make up his or her own story
13 editions published between 1984 and 2015 in English and held by 2,980 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a series of loosely related drawings each accompanied by a title and a caption which the reader may use to make up his or her own story
The sweetest fig by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
27 editions published between 1993 and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 2,969 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"These figs are very special," the woman whispered. "They can make your dreams come true." -- Thus Monsieur Bibot, the cold-hearted dentist, was given two ordinary-looking figs as payment for extracting a tooth from an old woman's mouth. Monsieur Bibot refused to believe such nonsense and proceeded to eat one of the figs for a bedtime snack. Although it was possibly the finest, sweetest fig he had ever tasted, it wasn't until the next morning that Monsieur Bibot realized it indeed had the power to make his dreams come true. While dragging his poor dog, Marcel, out for his walk, he discovered that his strange dream from the night before was becoming all too real. Determined to make good use of the second fig, Monsieur Bibot learns to control is dreams. But can he control Marcel? Once again Chris Van Allsburg explores the mysterious territory between fantasy and reality in an uncanny tale that will intrigue readers of all ages
27 editions published between 1993 and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 2,969 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"These figs are very special," the woman whispered. "They can make your dreams come true." -- Thus Monsieur Bibot, the cold-hearted dentist, was given two ordinary-looking figs as payment for extracting a tooth from an old woman's mouth. Monsieur Bibot refused to believe such nonsense and proceeded to eat one of the figs for a bedtime snack. Although it was possibly the finest, sweetest fig he had ever tasted, it wasn't until the next morning that Monsieur Bibot realized it indeed had the power to make his dreams come true. While dragging his poor dog, Marcel, out for his walk, he discovered that his strange dream from the night before was becoming all too real. Determined to make good use of the second fig, Monsieur Bibot learns to control is dreams. But can he control Marcel? Once again Chris Van Allsburg explores the mysterious territory between fantasy and reality in an uncanny tale that will intrigue readers of all ages
The stranger by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
11 editions published between 1986 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 2,636 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The enigmatic origins of the stranger Farmer Bailey hits with his truck and brings home to recuperate seem to have a mysterious relation to the changing season
11 editions published between 1986 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 2,636 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The enigmatic origins of the stranger Farmer Bailey hits with his truck and brings home to recuperate seem to have a mysterious relation to the changing season
Zathura : a space adventure by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
7 editions published between 2002 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,497 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Left on their own for an evening, two boisterous brothers find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical space adventure board game
7 editions published between 2002 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,497 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Left on their own for an evening, two boisterous brothers find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical space adventure board game
The wretched stone by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1991 and 2003 in English and Japanese and held by 2,330 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A strange glowing stone picked up on a sea voyage captivates a ship's crew and has a terrible transforming effect on them
6 editions published between 1991 and 2003 in English and Japanese and held by 2,330 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A strange glowing stone picked up on a sea voyage captivates a ship's crew and has a terrible transforming effect on them
The alphabet theatre proudly presents the Z was zapped : a play in twenty-six acts by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
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7 editions published between 1967 and 1998 in English and held by 2,170 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Depicts how A was in an avalanche, B was badly bitten, C was cut to ribbons, and the other letters of the alphabet suffered similar mishaps
7 editions published between 1967 and 1998 in English and held by 2,170 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Depicts how A was in an avalanche, B was badly bitten, C was cut to ribbons, and the other letters of the alphabet suffered similar mishaps
Jumanji by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Visual
)
79 editions published between 1981 and 2016 in 9 languages and held by 2,166 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Alan Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn't realize its unimaginable powers until he is magically transported into the untamed jungles of Jumanji! There he remains for 26 years until he is freed from the game's spell by two unsuspecting children. Now a grown man, Alan tries to outwit the game's powerful forces
79 editions published between 1981 and 2016 in 9 languages and held by 2,166 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Alan Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn't realize its unimaginable powers until he is magically transported into the untamed jungles of Jumanji! There he remains for 26 years until he is freed from the game's spell by two unsuspecting children. Now a grown man, Alan tries to outwit the game's powerful forces
Ben's dream : story and pictures by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
10 editions published between 1980 and 1998 in English and Spanish and held by 2,067 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On a terrifically rainy day, Ben has a dream in which he and his house float by the monuments of the world, half submerged in flood water
10 editions published between 1980 and 1998 in English and Spanish and held by 2,067 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On a terrifically rainy day, Ben has a dream in which he and his house float by the monuments of the world, half submerged in flood water
Probuditi! by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
10 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On his birthday, Calvin and his friend Rodney see a magician perform, then copy him by hypnotizing Calvin's little sister, but the joke is on them when they are unable to snap her out of it
10 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On his birthday, Calvin and his friend Rodney see a magician perform, then copy him by hypnotizing Calvin's little sister, but the joke is on them when they are unable to snap her out of it
Queen of the Falls by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
10 editions published between 2010 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,929 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Annie Edson Taylor, who in 1901 decided to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel
10 editions published between 2010 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,929 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Annie Edson Taylor, who in 1901 decided to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel
Bad day at Riverbend by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
10 editions published between 1995 and 2001 in English and Spanish and held by 1,819 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Sheriff Hardy investigates the source of a brilliant light and shiny slime afflicting Riverbend, he finds that the village is becoming part of a child's coloring book streaked with greasy crayons
10 editions published between 1995 and 2001 in English and Spanish and held by 1,819 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Sheriff Hardy investigates the source of a brilliant light and shiny slime afflicting Riverbend, he finds that the village is becoming part of a child's coloring book streaked with greasy crayons
Swan Lake by
Mark Helprin(
Book
)
7 editions published between 1989 and 2001 in 3 languages and held by 1,792 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young prince and his beloved Odette struggle to protect themselves and their infant daughter from the evil Von Rothbart in this adaptation of the classic ballet
7 editions published between 1989 and 2001 in 3 languages and held by 1,792 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young prince and his beloved Odette struggle to protect themselves and their infant daughter from the evil Von Rothbart in this adaptation of the classic ballet
The chronicles of Harris Burdick : fourteen amazing authors tell the tales by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
20 editions published between 2011 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,647 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of stories based on illustrations in Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
20 editions published between 2011 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,647 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of stories based on illustrations in Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
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Related Identities
- Houghton Mifflin Company Publisher
- Juvenile Collection (Library of Congress)
- Santa Claus
- Santa Claus
- Santa Claus
- Zemeckis, Robert 1952- Scenarist Restager Director Author of screenplay Film editor Author
- Helprin, Mark Author
- Williams, Robin 1951-2014 Performer Actor
- Hanks, Tom Narrator Performer Actor
- Presley, Robert Cinematographer Illustrator Photographer
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Adventure and adventurers Adventure stories Alphabet Ants Arctic Ocean--North Pole Autumn Belief and doubt Birthdays Board games Boats and boating Brooms and brushes Brothers Brothers and sisters Children's literature Children's stories, American Dangerous animals Daredevils Dice Diligence Dogs Dreams English language--Alphabet Environmental protection Fantasy Floods Games Hypnotism Illustrators Imagination Jungle animals Magic North America--Niagara Falls Passenger trains Picture books for children Play Plot-your-own stories Pollution Robots Santa Claus Seasons Sea stories Space and time Space ships Success Taylor, Annie Edson, Time travel United States Van Allsburg, Chris Weather Women daredevils
Alternative Names
Allasburg, Chris Van 1949-
Allsburg, Chris van.
Allsburg Chris Van 1949-....
Chris Van Allsburg Amerikaans schrijver
Chris Van Allsburg amerikansk barnboksförfattare och illustratör
Chris Van Allsburg amerikansk skribent
Chris Van Allsburg amerykański pisarz i rysownik
Chris Van Allsburg auteur et illustrateur de livres pour la jeunesse
Chris Van Allsburg scrittore e illustratore statunitense
Chris Van Allsburg US-amerikanischer Zeichner und Schriftsteller von Kinderbüchern
Van Allsburg, Chris
Van Allsburg, Chris 1949-
Van Ālsburg, Kirīs 1949-
Van Ōruzubāgu, Kurisu 1949-
VanAllsburg, Chris 1949-
Ван Оллсбург, Крис
Ван Олсбург, Крис
ואן אלסברג, כריס
ון אלסברג, כריס 1949-
كريس فان آلسبورغ
반 알스버그, 크리스 1949-
반 올스버그, 크리스 1949-
밴 알스버그, 크리스 1949-
ヴァン・オールズバーグ, クリス
クリス・ヴァン・オールズバーグ
バン・オールスバーグ, クリス
克里斯·凡·艾斯伯格
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French (86)
Spanish (72)
German (44)
Japanese (30)
Chinese (24)
Italian (13)
Multiple languages (11)
Swedish (10)
Korean (7)
Danish (4)
Basque (4)
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Dutch (3)
Russian (3)
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