Chris Van Allsburg
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Considered to be one of the foremost authors and illustrators of surrealistic fantasy for children, Chris Van Allsburg was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1949. He received his B. F. A. at the University of Michigan and his M. F. A. at the Rhode Island School of Design. He married Lisa Morrison mehr anzeigen and currently teaches at the Rhode Island School of Design. Van Allsburg's work is highly praised for the excellent artisanship of his illustrations, which often have a surreal element. His first book, The Garden of Abdul Gasazi (1979), concerning a lost dog found by a magician, and his second book, Jumanji (1981), about a strange board game that comes to life, brought him quick praise. Jumanji won the Caldecott Medal in 1982. The Polar Express (1985), Van Allsburg's most popular book, deals with the idea that the ability to believe in things beyond one's experiences helps to keep a person young. It also won a Caldecott Medal in 1986. Other books by Van Allsburg include The Z was Zapped, and Just a Dream, a story about a boy who learns to be ecological. Van Allsburg's sculptures have also been exhibited at many New York galleries. (Bowker Author Biography) weniger anzeigen
Bildnachweis: Author of children's books Chris Van Allsburg (right) and NASA engineer Jennifer Keyes (center) speak with Digital Learning Network host Rachael Manzer during a live videoconference on Nov. 16 at Langley Research Center. Photo by Jeff Caplan.
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Die Chroniken von Narnia. Farbig illustrierte Gesamtausgabe (1950) — Umschlagillustration, einige Ausgaben — 35,548 Exemplare
Die Chroniken von Narnia 1. Das Wunder von Narnia (1955) — Umschlagillustration, einige Ausgaben — 29,264 Exemplare
Die Chroniken von Narnia 4: Prinz Kaspian von Narnia (1951) — Umschlagillustration, einige Ausgaben — 26,491 Exemplare
Die Chroniken von Narnia 3: Der Ritt nach Narnia (1954) — Umschlagillustration, einige Ausgaben — 25,535 Exemplare
Die Chroniken von Narnia 5: Die Reise auf der Morgenröte (1952) — Umschlagillustration, einige Ausgaben — 25,394 Exemplare
The Silver Chair (The Narnia Chronicles, 6) (1953) — Umschlagillustration, einige Ausgaben — 23,983 Exemplare
Die Chroniken von Narnia 7: Der letzte Kampf: BD 7 (1956) — Umschlagillustration, einige Ausgaben — 23,295 Exemplare
From Sea to Shining Sea A Treasury of American Folklore and Folk Songs (1993) — Illustrator — 685 Exemplare
For Our Children: A Book to Benefit the Pediatric AIDS Foundation (1991) — Illustrator — 29 Exemplare
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- Geburtstag
- 1949-06-18
- Geschlecht
- male
- Nationalität
- USA
- Geburtsort
- Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
- Wohnorte
- Providence, Rhode Island, USA
- Ausbildung
- University of Michigan
Rhode Island School of Design (MFA) - Berufe
- children's book author
illustrator - Preise und Auszeichnungen
- Society of Illustrators Lifetime Achievement Award (Contemporary ∙ 2009)
Regina Medal (1993)
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Short story: American family injures a man who is winter personified in Name that Book (Dezember 2015)
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"Jumanji" is an imaginative adventure that captures the imagination of readers with its suspenseful plot and captivating illustrations.In "Jumanji," Peter and Judy's adventure unfolds as they roll the dice and move their game pieces across the board. Each roll brings new dangers and challenges into their world, from menacing monkeys wreaking havoc in their house to a lion prowling the streets. As they progress through the game, Peter and Judy encounter increasingly treacherous obstacles, including a deadly python and a torrential monsoon. It is a little longer chapter book so it would be a great read aloud in a third grade classroom.… (mehr)
Once again, a great option to teach inference in the classroom. But overall a silly book about two greedy ants that get trapped in a house. The best part is when they get blasted by the electrical outlet.
One of my favorite books by Van Allsburg; like many others have said, this is a great choice to teach and practice inferencing, but it's also a hauntingly beautiful (and slightly spooky) tale to share with readers of all ages.
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Awards: Caldecott Medal/Honor