Two Bad Ants(1st Edition) by ChrisVanAllsburg, 克里斯·范·艾尔斯伯格 Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1988 by Hmh Books For Young Readers Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-0-395-48668-9, ISBN: 0-395-48668-8
"Accustomed to the orderly and uneventful life in the ant hole all the ants enter the bizarre world of a kitchen in the search for sugar crystals for the queen Two greedy ants stay behind in the sugar bowl eating their fill and then falling asleep Their slumbers end when a giant scoop drops them into a sea of boiling brown coffee The three time Caldecott medalist tells the tale of two ants who decide to leave the safety of the others to ..."
The Wretched Stone(1st Edition) by ChrisVanAllsburg, 克里斯·范·艾尔斯伯格 Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1991 by Houghton Mifflin Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-0-395-53307-9, ISBN: 0-395-53307-4
"New York Times Book Review Jumanji Winner of the Caldecott Medal A New
York Times Best Illustrated Book "Subtle intelligence beyond the call of
illustration." —New York Times Book Review Ben's Dream A New York Times
Best Illustrated ... —New York Times Book Review Two Bad Ants "A visual tour-
de-force." — School Library Journal Swan Lake by Mark Helprin Illustrated by
Chris Van AUsburg "The hauntingly beautiful illustrations continu ..."
The Stranger(1st Edition) by ChrisVanAllsburg, 克里斯·范·艾尔斯伯格 Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1986 by Hmh Books For Young Readers Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-0-395-42331-8, ISBN: 0-395-42331-7
"Summary: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?About the Author:•Chris Van Allsburg is the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for Jumanji and The Polar Express, as well as the recipient of a Caldecott Honor Book for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. The author and illustrator of numerous picture books for ..."
"Fourteen black-and-white drawings, each accompanied by a title and a caption, entice readers to make up his or her own story. "Layered in mystery, this extraordinary book will stun imaginative readers of all ages." -- School Library Journal, starred review"
The Sweetest Fig(Illustrated) by ChrisVanAllsburg, 克里斯·范·艾尔斯伯格 Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1993 by Hmh Books For Young Readers Bargain Price ISBN-13: 978-0-395-67346-1, ISBN: 0-395-67346-1
""These figs are very special," the woman whispered. "They can make your dreams come true." -- Thus Monsieur Bibot, the cold-hearted dentist, was given two ordinary-looking figs as payment for extracting a tooth from an old woman's mouth. Monsieur Bibot refused to believe such nonsense and proceeded to eat one of the figs for a bedtime snack. Although it was possibly the finest, sweetest fig he had ever tasted, it wasn't until the next m ..."
"Riverbend was a quiet little town, the kind of place where one day was just like all the rest and nothing ever happened. Occasionally the stagecoach rolled through, but it never stopped, because no one ever came to Riverbend and no one ever left. The day the stagecoach stood motionless in the center of town, Sheriff Ned Hardy knew something was terribly wrong. What was the mysterious substance on both coach and horses? It would not come ..."
"When Judy and Peter find a board game in the park, they take it home, hoping to alleviate their boredom. One live lion, an erupting volcano, and a dozen destructive monkeys later, the children are no longer bored. Their jungle adventure game has come to life! Chris Van Allsburg is a master at walking the line between fantasy and reality. His unusually sculptured drawings (familiar to the many devoted fans of the Caldecott-winning The Po ..."
" In 1983, beloved Caldecott-winning illustrator, Chris Van Allsburg, first invited readers to peer over the edge of a cliff to consider the wreck of a small sailboat. Had a churning sea carried the Zephyr up in a storm? Could waves ever have been so impossibly high? And what of the boy who had believed—dared to chase the wind—no matter where it lead? Now, thirty years later, the winds have shifted once again and you’re invited back to ..."
" Walter is a litterbug who does not appreciate the beauty of nature, or understand his role in keeping the planet healthy . . . until a fantastic journey shows him the tragic fate that could befall Earth if humans like him are not more careful. Are Walter’s actions really helping his planet along the road to destruction, or is it all just a dream? Chris Van Allsburg’s classic story of environmental responsibility is now available in t ..."
The Polar Express Mini Edition by ChrisVanAllsburg Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2019 by Andersen Press ISBN-13: 978-1-78344-926-2, ISBN: 1-78344-926-8
"Late on Christmas Eve, after the town has gone to sleep, 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."Magical glowing double spread pictures . . . an original and memorable book. ..."
"She could remember standing in a park near the falls, hypnotized by the sight and sound, and holding her fatherâs hand as they took a walk that would lead them closer. Thatâs what everyone wonders when they see Niagara . . . How close will their courage let them get to it? At the turn of the nineteenth century, a retired sixty-two-year-old charm school instructor named Annie Edson Taylor, seeking fame and fortune, decided to do so ..."
Probuditi!(1st Edition) by ChrisVanAllsburg Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2006 by Hmh Books For Young Readers Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-0-618-75502-8, ISBN: 0-618-75502-0
"For his birthday, Calvin’s mother gives him two tickets to see Lomax the Magnificent (magician and hypnotist extraordinaire!). Even though Mama hints that his little sister, Trudy, would love to go, Calvin doesn’t hesitate to invite his friend Rodney instead.The boys return home greatly impressed by the magician’s performance. When Calvin’s mother goes out, she leaves him in charge of Trudy. It’s a job Calvin dislikes because his sister ..."
The Polar Express(1st Edition) by ChrisVanAllsburg Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1985 by Houghton Mifflin ISBN-13: 978-0-395-38949-2, ISBN: 0-395-38949-6
"For twenty years, The Polar Express has been a worldwide bestseller and Christmas classic. To commemorate this special anniversary, this heirloom gift edition has been created. The slipcase holds a cloth copy of the book, which includes a distinctive bookplate designed by author Chris Van Allsburg exclusively for this edition. A perfect keepsake for any family, this beautiful edition can be handed down to each new generation of readers ..."
The Polar Express(1st Edition) with Audio CD Read by Liam Neeson by ChrisVanAllsburg Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2017 by Andersen Press ISBN-13: 978-1-78344-568-4, ISBN: 1-78344-568-8
"Late one Christmas Eve, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole. When he arrives, 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.Liam Neeson's gravitas lends the story just the right sense of magic and possibility in the book and CD edition."
Queen of the Falls by ChrisVanAllsburg Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 2016 by Andersen Press Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-84939-286-0, ISBN: 1-84939-286-2
"Annie Taylor, a short, plump and fussy sixty-two year old widow, runs a charm school, right by Niagara Falls. When this starts to fail, she resolves to find fame and fortune by being the first person to ever to go over the thundering waters of Niagara Falls in a barrel. Readers of all ages will warm to this inspiring story of bravery, as they take the roller coaster ride of a lifetime over the falls."
"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 audi ..."
The Polar Express by ChrisVanAllsburg Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2001 by Andersen Press ISBN-13: 978-1-78344-181-5, ISBN: 1-78344-181-X
"Fifteen years and one Caldecott Medal after its publication, Chris Van Allsburg's The Polar Express is as fresh and magical as ever. And now an anniversary edition, including the hardcover book, a CD and audiotape featuring a reading by actor Liam Neeson and music by composer Michael Moss, and a special bronze ornament designed by Van Allsburg, renews the wonder and charm of this holiday classic. One Christmas Eve, a bathrobe-clad ..."
Just a Dream(1st Edition) by ChrisVanAllsburg, 克里斯·范·艾尔斯伯格 Hardcover, 48 Pages, Published 1990 by Hmh Books For Young Readers Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-0-395-53308-6, ISBN: 0-395-53308-2
"Young Walter litters and refuses to sort trash for recycling, until he dreams of an overcrowded and polluted future which terrifies him into taking care of the earth. "Van Allsburg reaches a new pinnacle of excellence in both illustration and storytelling . . . His fable builds to an urgent plea for action as it sends a rousing message of hope." -- Publishers Weekly"
"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 ..."
The Z Was Zapped by ChrisVanAllsburg Paperback, 56 Pages, Published 1998 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ISBN-13: 978-0-395-93748-8, ISBN: 0-395-93748-5
"A dramatic black-and-white presentation of the alphabet in which the two-time Caldecott Medalist depicts a mysterious transformation of each letter."