Van Allsburg, Chris
Overview
| Works: | 366 works in 1,658 publications in 22 languages and 74,801 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Fiction Picture books Drama Film adaptations Children's films Board games Christmas fiction Christmas stories Action and adventure films |
| Roles: | Author, Illustrator, Bibliographic antecedent, Conceptor, Artist, Other, Contributor, Scenarist, Creator, Author of screenplay, Performer, Director, Librettist |
| Classifications: | PZ7.V266, E |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Chris Van Allsburg
- Jumanji by Jake Kasdan( Visual )
- A Caldecott celebration : six artists and their paths to the Caldecott Medal by Leonard S Marcus( Book )
- The Polar Express by Robert Zemeckis( Visual )
- Chris Van Allsburg by Jill C Wheeler( Book )
- Jumanji( Visual )
- Jumanji by Jake Kasdan( Visual )
- The Polar Express ; Dr. Seuss's Gertrude McFuzz by Robert Kapilow( Recording )
- Chris Van Allsburg by Chris Bowman( Book )
- 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 )
- The Polar express by Chris Van Allsburg( Visual )
- Children's literature review. excerpts from reviews, criticism, and commentary on books for children and young people by Tom Burns( )
- Something about the author. facts and pictures about authors and illustrators of books for young people by Maikue Vang( )
- Chris Van Allsburg by Sandra Santamaría( )
- Zathura by Jon Favreu( Visual )
- Integrating the literature of Chris Van Allsburg in the classroom by Thomas J Palumbo( Visual )
- A literature guide to the magical worlds of Chris Van Allsburg by Jon C Stott( Book )
- Meet the authors, volume V( Book )
- The mysteries of Chris Van Allsburg by Jane Bayard Curley( Book )
- Jumanji by Joe Johnston( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Chris Van Allsburg
The Polar Express by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
250 editions published between 1985 and 2020 in 12 languages and held by 8,442 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
250 editions published between 1985 and 2020 in 12 languages and held by 8,442 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
)
116 editions published between 1981 and 2019 in 12 languages and held by 6,176 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game
116 editions published between 1981 and 2019 in 12 languages and held by 6,176 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game
The widow's broom by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
53 editions published between 1985 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 3,400 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A witch's worn-out broom serves a widow well, until her neighbors decide the thing is wicked and dangerous
53 editions published between 1985 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 3,400 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
)
40 editions published between 1990 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 3,186 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
40 editions published between 1990 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 3,186 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
)
40 editions published between 1979 and 2020 in 6 languages and held by 3,182 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the dog he is caring for runs away from Alan into the forbidden garden of a retired dog-hating magician, a spell seems to be cast over the contrary dog
40 editions published between 1979 and 2020 in 6 languages and held by 3,182 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the dog he is caring for runs away from Alan into the forbidden garden of a retired dog-hating magician, a spell seems to be cast over the contrary dog
Two bad ants by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
24 editions published between 1988 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 3,013 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When two bad ants desert from their colony, they experience a dangerous adventure that convinces them to return to their former safety
24 editions published between 1988 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 3,013 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When two bad ants desert from their colony, they experience a dangerous adventure that convinces them to return to their former safety
The mysteries of Harris Burdick by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
8 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 2,879 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
8 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 2,879 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 wreck of the Zephyr by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
46 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 2,853 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A boy obsessed with becoming the world's greatest sailor wrecks his sailboat in a storm, and then learns to sail on the wind
46 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 2,853 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A boy obsessed with becoming the world's greatest sailor wrecks his sailboat in a storm, and then learns to sail on the wind
The sweetest fig by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
19 editions published between 1980 and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 2,795 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After being given two magical figs that make his dreams come true, Monsieur Bibot sees his plans for future wealth upset by his long-suffering dog
19 editions published between 1980 and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 2,795 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After being given two magical figs that make his dreams come true, Monsieur Bibot sees his plans for future wealth upset by his long-suffering dog
The stranger by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
15 editions published between 1986 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 2,568 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
15 editions published between 1986 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 2,568 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
)
17 editions published between 2002 and 2020 in English and French and held by 2,506 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
17 editions published between 2002 and 2020 in English and French and held by 2,506 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
Jumanji by
Joe Johnston(
Visual
)
99 editions published between 1994 and 2018 in 9 languages and held by 2,506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Alan Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn't realize its unimaginable powers until he is magically tranported into the untamed jungles of Jumanji! There he remains for 26 years until he is freed from the game's spell by two unsuspecting and recently orphaned children. Now a grown man, Alan tries to outwit the game's powerful forces in this imaginative adventure that combines breathtaking special effects with an enchanting mixture of comedy, magic and thrills.--summary adapted from container
99 editions published between 1994 and 2018 in 9 languages and held by 2,506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Alan Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn't realize its unimaginable powers until he is magically tranported into the untamed jungles of Jumanji! There he remains for 26 years until he is freed from the game's spell by two unsuspecting and recently orphaned children. Now a grown man, Alan tries to outwit the game's powerful forces in this imaginative adventure that combines breathtaking special effects with an enchanting mixture of comedy, magic and thrills.--summary adapted from container
The wretched stone by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
9 editions published between 1991 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 2,225 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
9 editions published between 1991 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 2,225 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
Queen of the Falls by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
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18 editions published between 2010 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,995 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Annie Edson Taylor, who in 1901 decided to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel
18 editions published between 2010 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,995 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Annie Edson Taylor, who in 1901 decided to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel
The chronicles of Harris Burdick : fourteen amazing authors tell the tales by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
26 editions published between 2011 and 2018 in English and Italian and held by 1,937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of stories based on illustrations in Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
26 editions published between 2011 and 2018 in English and Italian and held by 1,937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of stories based on illustrations in Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
Ben's dream : story and pictures by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
3 editions published in 1982 in English and held by 1,928 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
3 editions published in 1982 in English and held by 1,928 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
)
15 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,919 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, Trudy. But the joke is on them when they are unable to snap her out of it
15 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,919 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, Trudy. But the joke is on them when they are unable to snap her out of it
Bad day at Riverbend by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
13 editions published between 1995 and 2001 in English and Spanish and held by 1,685 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
13 editions published between 1995 and 2001 in English and Spanish and held by 1,685 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
)
10 editions published between 1989 and 1991 in English and Japanese and held by 1,658 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
10 editions published between 1989 and 1991 in English and Japanese and held by 1,658 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
Zathura by
Jon Favreu(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 1,533 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Danny twists the key of an old science fiction game. The game unleashes a localized meteor shower and wrenches Danny's house into orbit around a distant ringed planet. Besides Danny, his brother Walter and sister Lisa have to go along. Soon a defective robot, a rangy astronaut, and an alien spaceship enter the picture. The only way the kids can return their house to its proper space-time coordinates is to finish the game, but before they can finish, the game board falls into the hands of some rather nasty, carnivorous lizards
18 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 1,533 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Danny twists the key of an old science fiction game. The game unleashes a localized meteor shower and wrenches Danny's house into orbit around a distant ringed planet. Besides Danny, his brother Walter and sister Lisa have to go along. Soon a defective robot, a rangy astronaut, and an alien spaceship enter the picture. The only way the kids can return their house to its proper space-time coordinates is to finish the game, but before they can finish, the game board falls into the hands of some rather nasty, carnivorous lizards
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Related Identities
- Houghton Mifflin Company Publisher
- Santa Claus (Fictitious character)
- Juvenile Collection (Library of Congress)
- Helprin, Mark Author
- Teitler, William Producer
- Zemeckis, Robert 1952- Scenarist Producer Restager Director Author of screenplay Film editor Author
- Williams, Robin 1951-2014 Narrator Performer Actor
- Hyde, Jonathan 1948- Performer Actor
- Strain, Jim Scenarist Bibliographic antecedent Author of screenplay Conceptor
- Warner Home Video (Firm)
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Alternative Names
Allasburg, Chris Van 1949-
Allsburg Chris van
Allsburg Chris Van 1949-....
Chris Van Allsburg
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 escritor norte-americano
Chris Van Allsburg scrittore e illustratore statunitense
Chris Van Allsburg US-amerikanischer Zeichner und Schriftsteller von Kinderbüchern
Chris Van Allsburg US children's writer and illustrator
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 آلسبورج
كريس فان آلسبورغ
کریس فن السبورگ نویسنده آمریکایی
კრის ვან ოლსბურგი
반 알스버그, 크리스 1949-
반 올스버그, 크리스 1949-
밴 알스버그, 크리스 1949-
크리스 반 알스버그
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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