Chris Van Allsburg

Chris Van Allsburg has won two Caldecott Medals, for Jumanji and The Polar Express, a Caldecott Honor for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, the National Book Award, and the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in children’s literature. He lives in Rhode Island with his wife and two children. He has never gone over Niagara Falls in a barrel.

Books Authored

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Author(s):
Chris Van Allsburg
Genre(s):
Fiction

The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie

December 3, 2014
Reviewed by: 
Ann Jacobus

A darkly humorous picture book for adults tired of sweet and overly optimistic, and for kids who need to be scared—at least temporarily—into proper pet husbandry.

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Author(s):
Chris Van Allsburg
Genre(s):
5-9

Queen of the Falls

April 3, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Kim Nayyer

Chris Van Allsburg adds another visually stunning creation to his repertoire with Queen of the Falls. The Caldecott Medal and Honor recipient admirably translates his facility with fiction

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