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| lisa van allsburg: The Garden of Abdul Gasazi , 1979 Children. |
| lisa van allsburg: Ben's Dream Chris Van Allsburg, 1982 Lulled to sleep by the rhythm of the rain as he studies for his geography test, Ben dreams that his house is set adrift on a 'round-the-world course, carrying him past the incredible structures that are merely pictures on the pages of his book. The story idea . . . is illustrated in the artist's meticulous drawings, marvels of symbolism, reality, imagination, and perspective.--Publishers Weekly. |
| lisa van allsburg: The Polar Express Chris Van Allsburg, 2010-09 Late on Christmas Eve a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole. When he arrives there, Santa offers him any gift he desires. The boy modestly asks for one bell from the reindeer's harness. It turns out to be a very special gift, for only believers in Santa can hear it ring. |
| lisa van allsburg: The Z Was Zapped Chris Van Allsburg, 1998 Here is a dramatic black-and-white presentation of the alphabet in which the two-time Caldecott Medalist depicts a mysterious transformation of each letter. An ALA Notable Book. |
| lisa van allsburg: The Sweetest Fig , 1993 After being given two magical figs that make his dreams come true, Monsieur Bibot sees his plans for future wealth upset by his long-suffering dog. |
| lisa van allsburg: This Way, Charlie Caron Levis, 2020-04-21 From the award-winning team behind Ida, Always comes a story about a friendship that grows between a blind horse and a gruff goat All the animals at the Open Bud Ranch can see that Jack likes keeping his space to himself. But when Charlie arrives, he doesn’t see Jack at all. He’s still getting used to seeing out of only one of his eyes. The two get off to a bumpy start. At first, Jack is anxious and distrustful. But one day, he summons his courage and guides Charlie to his favorite sunlit field: this way, Charlie. And so begins a powerful friendship that will be tested by life’s storms—but will ultimately change each life for the better. |
| lisa van allsburg: The Alphabet Theatre Proudly Presents the Z was Zapped Chris Van Allsburg, 1987 Depicts how A was in an avalanche, B was badly bitten, C was cut to ribbons, and the other letters of the alphabet suffered similar mishaps. |
| lisa van allsburg: The Widow's Broom , 1992 A witch's worn-out broom serves a widow well, until her neighbors decide the thing is wicked and dangerous. |
| lisa van allsburg: Talking with Artists Pat Cummings, 1992 Fourteen distinguished picture book artists talk about their early art experiences and offer encouragement to those who would like to become artists. |
| lisa van allsburg: The Mysteries of Harris Burdick Chris Van Allsburg, 1996 The award-winning author of Jumanji and The Polar Express, Chris Van Allsburg, challenges young readers to use their creativity and imagination in this one-of-a-kind book that asks readers to finish the story. When author-illustrator extraordinaire Harris Burdick goes missing, all he's left behind are a series of images with accompanying captions, ideas for separate picture books. But what can a picture of a nun quietly sitting in a chair floating in a cathedral have to do with a caption that says, THE SEVEN CHAIRS: The fifth one ended up in France? Enticed to come up with their own endings, readers will marvel at the mystery behind these lasting drawings and the charm of an everchanging narrative. Caldecott medal winner Chris Van Allsburg's call for readers to write their own stories will enthrall young minds again and again. |
| lisa van allsburg: Barreling Over Niagara Falls Nancy Kelly Allen, 2013-01-01 Join Annie on her daring, life-changing feat! As the threat of the poorhouse looms overhead, Annie Edson Taylor's big idea of barreling over Niagara Falls just might change her rotten luck. She works hard to make her big dream come true by designing a special barrel to take her safely over the Falls. Follow Annie's daring exploits and read about those who followed in her footsteps and took the plunge for themselves! |
| lisa van allsburg: Zathura , 2002 A companion to Chris Van Allsburg's Caldecott Medal-winning Jumanji--a tale of intergalactic adventure and sibling rivalry where a roll of the dice transports two brothers to the mythical land of Zathura. Taking place where Jumanji ended, older brother Walter warns his pesky little brother, Danny, not to bring home the mysterious board game they find at the park. But when Danny's curiosity gets the better of him, the brothers have to battle homicidal robots, Zyborg pirates, and giant meteors in their living room! Will this dynamic duo learn to work together before it's too late In double spread illustrations that shimmer against the surreal events of the story, readers will be holding their breath with each new threat the boys face in the satisfying enigma that is Zathura. Like Jumanji, Zathura is also the inspiration of a popular major motion picture. |
| lisa van allsburg: Night Out Daniel Miyares, 2018-05-08 Evoking picture book classics like Aaron Becker's Journey and Chris Van Allsburg's The Polar Express, here is an emotionally rich bedtime picture book about a lonely child's nighttime adventure that is also a showcase for the extraordinary illustrations of Daniel Miyares. When a small, friendless boy goes to bed at his boarding school, an adventure is about to begin! First he finds an invitation in his turtle's bowl. Next he makes an escape--out the window, through the woods, across a river, and onto an island. And then he joins a grand celebration, with larger-than-life animals serving tea and dancing late into the night. And finally? After the journey back, he has a fantastic story to tell--the perfect way to make a friend. A simple text and glorious illustrations combine to make a deceptively powerful and touching picture book, cementing Daniel Miyares's reputation as one of the most exciting children's book author-illustrators working today. |
| lisa van allsburg: Just a Dream Chris Van Allsburg, 1990 In this 25th anniversary edition of Just a Dream, travel with young Walter on a fantastical adventure as he travels--by way of his bed--into a polluted dreamscape world that wakes him up to a more eco-friendly way to live. Chris Van Allsburg's pitch-perfect narrative, paired with his full-color pastel illustrations, renders this picture book a story that has stood the test of time. This anniversary edition includes bonus downloadable audio, read by Chris Van Allsburg and a stunning new jacket |
| lisa van allsburg: Two Bad Ants Chris Van Allsburg, 1988 When two bad ants desert from their colony, they experience a dangerous adventure that convinces them to return to their former safety. |
| lisa van allsburg: The Wretched Stone Chris Van Allsburg, 1991 A strange glowing stone picked up on a sea voyage captivates a ship's crew and has a terrible transforming effect on them. |
| lisa van allsburg: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2001 United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, 2000 |
| lisa van allsburg: The Stranger Chris Van Allsburg, 1986 The enigmatic origins of the stranger that Farmer Bailey hits with his truck and brings home to recuperate seem to have a mysterious relation to the weather. Could he be Jack Frost? The author-illustrator has woven a thread of fantasy in and around his realistic illustrations to give the reader, once again, a story that stays in the imagination. -- Horn Book |
| lisa van allsburg: The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie Chris Van Allsburg, 2014 From two-time Caldecott winner Chris Van Allsburg, creator of Jumanji and The Polar Express, comes a poignant story of one hamster's struggle with destiny. Being a pet store hamster isn't much fun for Sweetie Pie, but life in human homes proves downright perilous. As Sweetie Pie longingly gazes out of his cage at the squirrels frolicking in the trees, he wonders if he'll ever have the chance to feel the wind in his fur. Allsburg's expressive, soft-hued illustrations artfully capture a hamster's-eye view of the wide and wonderful world where maybe, just maybe, Sweetie Pie could someday run free. |
| lisa van allsburg: Little Elliot, Big City Mike Curato, 2014-08-26 Whether it's meeting that special friend, or finally getting that long-awaited cupcake, it's the little things that count in this sweet story of a little polka-dotted elephant, Mike Curato's Little Elliot, Big City. Amid the hustle and bustle of the big city, the big crowds and bigger buildings, Little Elliot leads a quiet life. In spite of the challenges he faces, Elliot finds many wonderful things to enjoy—like cupcakes! And when his problems seem insurmountable, Elliot discovers something even sweeter—a friend. |
| lisa van allsburg: Inevitable and Only Lisa Rosinsky, 2017-10-10 What if you suddenly found out you had a sister . . . and she took over your life? Cadie is close to her father. They are so much alike—same temperament, sense of humor, and love for the theater—and Dad always knows how to comfort her . . . until the day he announces that he has another daughter. Suddenly, Cadie has a sister, Elizabeth—a sister who is six months older than her, a sister who is about to move in with them, a sister whose very existence means that Cadie’s beloved father cheated on her mother when they were already married. What other secrets might he have? Can she still trust him? Does Cadie really know her father at all? And when Elizabeth arrives, Cadie’s worst fears come true. Elizabeth looks just like Dad; not only that, she seems all too perfect. Until she begins stealing Cadie’s place in the family and even Cadie’s one true love . . . But Elizabeth has secrets of her own. This deeply emotional coming-of-age story explores the choices you make when your family—and your life—changes overnight. Are these choices the inevitable and only ones? And will they ultimately bring your family back together or push you further apart? |
| lisa van allsburg: Once Upon a Book Grace Lin, Kate Messner, 2023 Alice can go anywhere in the magical pages of her favorite book. So when it flaps its pages and invites her in, she is swept away to a world of wonder and adventure. But at the end of her imaginative journey, she yearns for the place she loves best of all.-- |
| lisa van allsburg: Artist to Artist Eric Carle Museum Pict. Bk Art, 2007-09-25 This gorgeous collection of art (and the artists behind it) includes work by some of the world's most renowned children's book illustrators—Mitsumasa Anno, Quentin Blake, Ashley Bryan, Nancy Ekholm Burkert, Eric Carle, Tomie dePaola, Jane Dyer, Mordicai Gerstein, Robert Ingpen, Steven Kellogg, Leo Lionni, Petra Mathers, Wendell Minor, Barry Moser, Jerry Pinkney, Alice Provenson, Robert Sabuda, Matthew Reinhart, Maurice Sendak, Gennady Spirin, Chris Van Allsburg, Rosemary Wells, and Paul O. Zelinsky. It's a remarkable and beautiful anthology that features twenty-three of the most honored and beloved artists in children’s literature, talking informally to children—sharing secrets about their art and how they began their adventures into illustration. Fold-out pages featuring photographs of their early work, their studios and materials, as well as sketches and finished art create an exuberant feast for the eye that will attract both children and adults. Self-portraits of each illustrator crown this important anthology that celebrates the artists and the art of the picture book. An event book for the ages. Proceeds from the book will benefit the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA. |
| lisa van allsburg: Mouse Around Pat Schories, 1991 A little mouse has a wonderful journey all around town when he falls from his nest into a plumber's back pocket. |
| lisa van allsburg: Miracle on 34th Street Valentine Davies, 2021-09 The lives of three people are changed by an old man who insists that he is Santa Claus. Details of how the book came to be written and made into a film are included in a brief historical note written by Anna Marlis Burgard. |
| lisa van allsburg: The Christmas Wish Lori Evert, 2022-09-13 Celebrate the season with this New York Times bestselling wintry tale that will have readers of all ages believing in the magic of Christmas. This is one to pull out every year and savor all winter long! In the merry tradition of classics like The Polar Express, this special picture book captures the holiday spirit. This is a timeless classic one to reread every year and savor all winter long! Long ago, a brave little girl named Anja wanted to be one of Santa's elves.So she leaves a note for her family and helps her elderly neighbor prepare for the holiday, then she straps on her skis, and heads out into the snowy landscape. From a red bird to a polar bear to a reindeer, a menagerie of winter animals help Anja make her way to Santa. A generous trim-size, matte cover, extraordinary photographs, and foiled title make this a special book for the holiday season. And don't miss the other Wish books: The Reindeer Wish The Tiny Wish The Brave Little Puppy The Puppy's Wish The Polar Bear Wish |
| lisa van allsburg: The Chronicles of Harris Burdick Chris Van Allsburg, 2018-09-06 This inspired collection of short stories is based on the original illustrations of Chris Van Allsburg in his much-loved picture book The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, and features many remarkable best-selling authors from the worlds of both adult and children's literature- Stephen King, Lemony Snicket, Sherman Alexie, M.T. Anderson, Kate DiCamillo, Cory Doctorow, Jules Feiffer, Tabitha King, Lois Lowry, Gregory Maguire, Walter Dean Myers, Linda Sue Park, Louis Sachar, Jon Scieszka and Chris Van Allsburg himself. |
| lisa van allsburg: Dot the Fire Dog , 2001 Dot the dalmatian, who lives at a firehouse, accompanies the firefighters when they rush to a burning house, in a tale which includes fire safety tips at the back of the book. |
| lisa van allsburg: Dump Truck Disco Skye Silver, 2019-02-01 Dump Truck Daisy and her construction vehicle crew are on a secret nighttime mission — build a playground before sunrise! Detailed endnotes provide additional information about construction vehicles and inclusive playgrounds. Vibrant artwork and a catchy disco tune and animation make this a stellar choice for any child who is fascinated by construction vehicles. Includes access to vibrant audio of the song and an animated singalong of the book. |
| lisa van allsburg: Illustrated Stories from Shakespeare , 2014-01-01 |
| lisa van allsburg: Annabelle's Wish Susan Korman, 1997 A little calf who longs to fly like Santa's reindeer unselfishly gives her Christmas voice to Billy. |
| lisa van allsburg: Shakespeare's ‘Lady Editors' Molly G. Yarn, 2021-12-09 This bold and compelling revisionist history tells the remarkable story of the forgotten lives and labours of Shakespeare's women editors. |
| lisa van allsburg: 100 Best Books for Children Anita Silvey, 2005-07 Silvey's 35 years in children's book publishing inform this authoritative list of essential reading for kids of all ages. In addition to the 100 best, extensive lists of books to meet special needs and interests as well as classics, selected by age |
| lisa van allsburg: Current Biography Yearbook, 1996 H W Wilson, 1996 |
| lisa van allsburg: The Dam David Almond, 2019-08 A lyrical, captivating and beautiful picture book by Carnegie Medal-winner David Almond, illustrated by Kate Greenaway Medal-winner Levi Pinfold. When a great dam was built by the Kielder Water in Northumberland, the valley below slowly filled with water. But just before this, when the villagers had been moved out, two musicians went back to the abandoned valley. They tore down the boards over the houses, stepped inside and started to play - for this would be the last time that music would be heard in this place. In this astonishing picture book that combines themes of loss, hope and music David Almond pays homage to all musicians, showing the ancient and unstoppable power of creativity. |
| lisa van allsburg: Once Upon a Fairy Tale Starbright Foundation, 2001 Individual characters share their points of view on four familiar fairy tales, providing a new way of looking at each. The accompanying CD consists of celebrities such as Robin Williams and Callista Flockart reading the stories. |
| lisa van allsburg: 100 Best Books for Children Anita Silvey, 2004 By selecting only 100 best books Silvey distinguishes her guide from all the others and makes it possible to give young readers their literary heritage in the childhood years. |
| lisa van allsburg: One Million Oysters on Top of the Mountain Alex Nogués, 2021-09-28 Come closer and look at these rocks: they're not normal stones at all! They're thousands and thousands of mollusks, fossilized together in the sediment. But how did a million oysters ever land on top of a mountain? Written by a geologist, this inquisitive journey guides readers through the movements of seas, strata, and tectonic plates. The landscapes of the present can be clues to events in the past. Lush, atmospheric illustrations offer fascinating details to discover, and sidebars and an extensive glossary provide intriguing connections to marine biology and scientific history. A compelling introduction to earth science, this book will encourage readers to ask questions, think critically, and embrace their curiosity about the natural world. |
| lisa van allsburg: Auntie Claus Elise Primavera, 1999 When her eccentric Auntie Claus leaves for her annual business trip, Sophie Kringle stows away in her luggage, travels with her to the North Pole, and discovers that her aunt is really Santa's sister and helper. Beautiful illustrations add warmth to a delightful storyline. |
| lisa van allsburg: Norton's Hut John Marsden, Peter Gouldthorpe, 1999-02 A group of young hikers make their way through the mountainous country. They set out in sunshine but are soon engulfed in mist, then sleet, then blinding snow. They fear they will be lost, but luckily they see a hut in the distance. Inside the hut is a man who sits in silence, ignoring them. By morning he has disappeared. Long after escaping the storm, they discover the mystery of the hut and are left to question what really happened that night. |
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