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   Who is Chris Van Allsburg?

   • Chris Van Allsburg (born June 18, 1949) is an American writer and illustrator of children's books. He has won two Caldecott Medals for U.S. picture book illustration, for Jumanji (1981) and The Polar Express (1985), both of which he also wrote, and were later adapted as successful motion pictures.

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   What is Chris Van Allsburg's first children's book?

   • Thus it is not surprising that Chris Van Allsburg's first children's book has on its cover extraordinary and magically three-dimensional topiary sculptures in the shape of rabbit, duck, seal, and elephant. The 1979 publication of The Garden of Abdul Gasazi marked the debut of a new star among children's book illustrators.

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   Was Chris Van Allsburg a sculptor?

   • The only drawings that Chris Van Allsburg did in art school were of his sculptures. Chris Van Allsburg was primarily a sculptor—until others discovered that he could draw. Van Allsburg was as surprised as anyone when his first book received so much attention. Chris Van Allsburg talks about how he wrote this holiday classic.

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   How many children does Chris Van Allsburg have?

   • The couple married in 1974 and currently live in Beverly, Massachusetts. They have two children: Sophia and Anna. His hobbies include riding his bike, playing the recorder, and playing tennis. Chris Van Allsburg is an American illustrator and children’s author.

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   Chris Van Allsburg (born June 18, 1949) is an American writer and illustrator of children's books. He has won two Caldecott Medals for U.S. picture book illustration, for Jumanji (1981) and The Polar Express (1985), both of which he also wrote, and were later adapted as successful motion pictures.

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   May 13, 2024 · Chris Van Allsburg (born June 18, 1949, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.) is an American author and illustrator who created several critically acclaimed children’s books. Van Allsburg made narrative and pictures work together to convincingly blur the line between fantasy and reality.

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   Chris Van Allsburg is an American illustrator and children’s author who rose to popularity with his books ‘The Garden of Abdul Gasazi’, ‘The Polar Express’ and ‘Jumanji’. After graduating with an MFA in sculpture from Rhode Island School of Design, Chris set up a sculpting studio.

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   Chris Van Allsburg is the author and illustrator of many celebrated children’s books such as The Polar Express and Jumanji. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, Chris Van Allsburg talks about his big breakthrough, his books, and their transformation into movies.

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   Chris Van Allsburg is a distinguished sculptor who obtained his degree in that art from the Rhode Island School of Design. Thus it is not surprising that Chris Van Allsburg's first children's book has on its cover extraordinary and magically three-dimensional topiary sculptures in the shape of rabbit, duck, seal, and elephant.

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   Nov 21, 2023 · Chris Van Allsburg is an American author and illustrator. His most popular books include Jumanji, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, The Polar Express, Zathura, and The Garden of Abdul...

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   About Chris Van Allsburg: Chris was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 18, 1949, the second child of Doris Christiansen Van Allsburg and Richard Van ...