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Chris Van Allsburg

b. 1949

1 series 5 books in order 3 standalone books

Chris Van Allsburg, born on June 18, 1949, is an American illustrator and writer of children's books. He has received two Caldecott Medals for U.S. picture book illustration, awarded for Jumanji (1981) and The Polar Express (1985), both of which he also wrote. These books were later adapted into successful motion pictures. He was a Caldecott runner-up in 1980 for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. In 1986, he was nominated as a U.S. candidate for the biennial International Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest international recognition for creators of children's books. In April 2012, he was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters by the University of Michigan.

Born
1949
Known for
Especiales de A la orilla del viento

Series by Chris Van Allsburg

Especiales de A la orilla del viento

19 books in order · 1990–1994

Standalone books

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Chris Van Allsburg written?

We list 5 books by Chris Van Allsburg across 1 series, published between 1990–2019 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Chris Van Allsburg's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Happy blanket.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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