Van Allsburg, Chris
Overview
| Works: | 330 works in 1,476 publications in 21 languages and 74,592 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Fiction Picture books Drama Film adaptations Children's films Board games Christmas fiction Christmas stories Fantasy fiction |
| Roles: | Author, Illustrator, Bibliographic antecedent, Conceptor, Creator, Author of screenplay, Scenarist, Other, Artist, 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 )
- Children's literature review. excerpts from reviews, criticism, and commentary on books for children and young people by Thomas LaBorie Burns( )
- Integrating the literature of Chris Van Allsburg in the classroom by Thomas J Palumbo( Book )
- Chris Van Allsburg by Chris Bowman( Book )
- Getting to know you : profiles of children's authors featured in Language arts, 1985-90 by Barbara Zulandt Kiefer( Book )
- Something about the author. facts and pictures about authors and illustrators of books for young people by Maikue Vang( )
- The Polar express by Chris Van Allsburg( Visual )
- Chris Van Allsburg by Sandra Santamaría( )
- Zathura by Columbia Pictures( 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
)
227 editions published between 1985 and 2018 in 12 languages and held by 8,207 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
227 editions published between 1985 and 2018 in 12 languages and held by 8,207 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
)
106 editions published between 1981 and 2017 in 11 languages and held by 6,040 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
106 editions published between 1981 and 2017 in 11 languages and held by 6,040 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 9 languages and held by 3,422 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 9 languages and held by 3,422 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
)
36 editions published between 1990 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 3,211 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Quand il rêve d'une future Terre dévastée par la pollution, Walter commence à comprendre l'importance de la protection de l'environnement
36 editions published between 1990 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 3,211 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Quand il rêve d'une future Terre dévastée par la pollution, Walter commence à comprendre l'importance de la protection de l'environnement
The garden of Abdul Gasazi by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
35 editions published between 1979 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 3,185 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
35 editions published between 1979 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 3,185 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
)
20 editions published between 1988 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 3,048 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
20 editions published between 1988 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 3,048 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 wreck of the Zephyr by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
45 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 2,926 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. Suggested level: primary, intermediate
45 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 2,926 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. Suggested level: primary, intermediate
The sweetest fig by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
19 editions published between 1980 and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 2,865 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 2,865 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 mysteries of Harris Burdick by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
5 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 2,856 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
5 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 2,856 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 stranger by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
14 editions published between 1986 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 2,590 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
14 editions published between 1986 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 2,590 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
)
12 editions published between 2002 and 2005 in English and held by 2,494 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
12 editions published between 2002 and 2005 in English and held by 2,494 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
)
91 editions published between 1994 and 2018 in 9 languages and held by 2,441 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A magical board game serves as a door to another dimension in this adventure fantasy. When a pair of orphans discover the game and start playing it they unwittingly unleash a man who's been trapped inside, as well as an array of stampeding jungle animals
91 editions published between 1994 and 2018 in 9 languages and held by 2,441 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A magical board game serves as a door to another dimension in this adventure fantasy. When a pair of orphans discover the game and start playing it they unwittingly unleash a man who's been trapped inside, as well as an array of stampeding jungle animals
The wretched stone by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
8 editions published between 1991 and 2003 in English and Japanese and held by 2,263 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
8 editions published between 1991 and 2003 in English and Japanese and held by 2,263 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
Ben's dream : story and pictures by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
16 editions published between 1980 and 1998 in 3 languages and held by 2,007 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
16 editions published between 1980 and 1998 in 3 languages and held by 2,007 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
Queen of the Falls by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
14 editions published between 2010 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,994 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Annie Edson Taylor, who in 1901 decided to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel
14 editions published between 2010 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,994 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Annie Edson Taylor, who in 1901 decided to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel
Probuditi! by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
14 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,927 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
14 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,927 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
The chronicles of Harris Burdick : fourteen amazing authors tell the tales by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
12 editions published between 2011 and 2013 in English and Italian and held by 1,821 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of stories based on illustrations in Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
12 editions published between 2011 and 2013 in English and Italian and held by 1,821 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of stories based on illustrations in Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
Bad day at Riverbend by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
12 editions published between 1995 and 2001 in English and Spanish and held by 1,732 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
12 editions published between 1995 and 2001 in English and Spanish and held by 1,732 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
)
9 editions published between 1989 and 1991 in English and Japanese and held by 1,700 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
9 editions published between 1989 and 1991 in English and Japanese and held by 1,700 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
Columbia Pictures(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 1,555 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
17 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 1,555 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
- Juvenile Collection (Library of Congress)
- Zemeckis, Robert 1952- Scenarist Producer Restager Director Author of screenplay Film editor Author
- Helprin, Mark Author
- Hyde, Jonathan 1948- Performer Actor
- Hanks, Tom Narrator Performer Actor
- Teitler Film (Firm)
- Teitler, William Producer
- Scolari, Peter 1954- Actor
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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 آلسبورغ
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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