Chris Van Allsburg
Auteur van The Polar Express
Over de Auteur
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 toon meer 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) toon minder
Fotografie: 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.
(nasa.gov)
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Werken van Chris Van Allsburg
A Vassoura Encantada (Em Portuguese do Brasil) 5 exemplaren
The Polar Express Holiday Gift Set Book DVD Keepsake Sleigh Bell CD & Collectible Poster (1985) 3 exemplaren
Jumanji: Complete Series [1996 TV animation] — Auteur — 3 exemplaren
Poetry Writing Handbook c.1998 2 exemplaren
The Polar express [computer file] : an animated retelling of the Caldecott award-winning book (1995) 1 exemplaar
Z for Zephyr 1 exemplaar
O Expresso Polar 1 exemplaar
Shadow Book - The Polar Express 1 exemplaar
Tàu Tốc Hành Bắc Cực 1 exemplaar
Gerelateerde werken
Het betoverde land achter de kleerkast (1950) — Artiest omslagafbeelding, sommige edities — 45,741 exemplaren
De Leeuw, de Heks en de Kleerkast (1955) — Artiest omslagafbeelding, sommige edities — 29,391 exemplaren
From Sea to Shining Sea A Treasury of American Folklore and Folk Songs (1993) — Illustrator — 690 exemplaren
For Our Children: A Book to Benefit the Pediatric AIDS Foundation (1991) — Illustrator — 29 exemplaren
The Magic Journey Delux Storybook with Full-color Poster - The Polar Express - T — Medewerker — 4 exemplaren
Tagged
Algemene kennis
- Geboortedatum
- 1949-06-18
- Geslacht
- male
- Nationaliteit
- USA
- Geboorteplaats
- Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
- Woonplaatsen
- Providence, Rhode Island, USA
- Opleiding
- University of Michigan
Rhode Island School of Design (MFA) - Beroepen
- children's book author
illustrator - Prijzen en onderscheidingen
- Society of Illustrators Lifetime Achievement Award (Contemporary ∙ 2009)
Regina Medal (1993)
Leden
Discussies
Short story: American family injures a man who is winter personified in Name that Book (december 2015)
Besprekingen
Polar Express 30th Anniversary Edition: A Christmas… door Chris Van Allsburg
This is the story of a young boy, who has a magical ride to the North Pole on Christmas to receive a special present from Santa Claus. This book received The Caldecott Medal for American picture books for children.
Ms favorite. Even months after Christmas. Mx likes it too, but not as much!
"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.… (meer)
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- Werken
- 42
- Ook door
- 18
- Leden
- 26,933
- Populariteit
- #766
- Waardering
- 4.0
- Besprekingen
- 1,447
- ISBNs
- 336
- Talen
- 15
- Favoriet
- 37