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The Wreck of the Zephyr 30th Anniversary Edition
by Chris Van Allsburg
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2013 by Hmh Books For Young Readers
Picture Book
ISBN-13: 978-0-544-05005-1, ISBN: 0-544-05005-3

" 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 ..."

The Polar Express(1st Edition)
with Audio CD Read by Liam Neeson
by Chris Van Allsburg
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."

Just a Dream 25th Anniversary Edition(25th Edition)
by Chris Van Allsburg
Hardcover, 48 Pages, Published 2015 by Hmh Books For Young Readers
Picture Book
ISBN-13: 978-0-544-42283-4, ISBN: 0-544-42283-X

"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
Mini Edition
by Chris Van Allsburg
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. ..."

Queen of the Falls
by Chris Van Allsburg
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."

The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie
(Hardback)
by Chris Van Allsburg
Hardcover, Published 2015 by Andersen Press Ltd
ISBN-13: 978-1-78344-188-4, ISBN: 1-78344-188-7

Jumanji Ser.
Jumanji
by Chris Van Allsburg
Published 2018 by Dreamscape Media Llc
ISBN-13: 978-1-974918-63-8, ISBN: 1-974918-63-7

The Widow's Broom(25th Edition)
(25th Anniversary Edition)
by Chris Van Allsburg
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2018 by Hmh Books For Young Readers
Picture Book
ISBN-13: 978-1-328-47019-5, ISBN: 1-328-47019-9

"A 25th anniversary edition of the enchanting story of a widow who finds herself in possession of an extraordinary broom after a witch falls into her garden. Some of Minna Shaw's neighbors don't trust her clever broom. "It's dangerous," they say. But Minna appreciates the broom's help. She enjoys its quiet company. But one day two children get taught a well-deserved lesson by the broom. For her neighbors, this is proof of the broom's evi ..."

The Polar Express(30th Edition)
by Chris Van Allsburg
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2015 by Andersen Press Ltd
Special Edition
ISBN-13: 978-1-78344-333-8, ISBN: 1-78344-333-2

"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 ..."

The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie
by Chris Van Allsburg
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2014 by Hmh Books For Young Readers
ISBN-13: 978-0-547-31582-9, ISBN: 0-547-31582-1

"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 Wreck of the Zephyr
by Chris Van Allsburg
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2013 by Andersen Press Ltd
ISBN-13: 978-1-84939-543-4, ISBN: 1-84939-543-8

"At the edge of a cliff lies the wreck of a small sailboat. How did it get there? “Waves carried it up in a storm,” says an old sailor. But is it possible that waves could ever go that high? There is another story – the story of a boy and his desire to be the greatest sailor, the story of a storm that carried the boy and his boat to a place where boats glide like gulls high above the water."

The Polar Express - Teacher Guide by Novel Units
by Gloria Levine, Chris Van Allsburg, Novel Units
Paperback, 20 Pages, Published 2012 by Novel Units, Inc.
Teacher's Edition
ISBN-13: 978-1-56137-196-9, ISBN: 1-56137-196-3

"This time-saving, easy-to-use teacher guide includes inspiring lesson plans wihch provide a comprehensive novel unit--the legwork is done for you! The guide incorporates essential reading, writing and thinking practice. (This is NOT the paperback novel.)"

Polar Express 30th anniversary edition
by Chris Van Allsburg
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2015 by Hmh Books For Young Readers
Picture Book
ISBN-13: 978-0-544-58014-5, ISBN: 0-544-58014-1

"1986 Caldecott Medal Winner A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical trip to the North Pole . . . Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a desert of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the city atop the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish. For millions of readers worldwide, this mysterious journey to the North Pole has become a beloved classic. In this 30th anniversary ..."

The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie
(Paperback)
by Chris Van Allsburg
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2018 by Andersen Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-78344-292-8, ISBN: 1-78344-292-1

"Sweetie Pie the hamster is so excited to leave the pet shop with his new owner. In the great outdoors he feels the wind in his fur and experiences its wonderful sights and smells for the very first time. But soon he is stuck back inside, living a cage-bound life controlled by the whims of his awful owners. As Sweetie Pie looks longingly out of his cage at the squirrels frolicking in the trees, he wonders if he will ever get the chance t ..."

The Chronicles of Harris Burdick
by Chris Van Allsburg
Paperback, 236 Pages, Published 2017 by Rhuk
ISBN-13: 978-1-78344-628-5, ISBN: 1-78344-628-5

"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 Myer ..."

The Polar Express
by Chris Van Allsburg
Hardcover, Published 2017 by Andersen Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-78344-640-7, ISBN: 1-78344-640-4

"Scenes from the movie about a magical train ride on Christmas Eve."

Best Friend Fiction Collection
The Ultimate Read Aloud Resource, Best Friend Fiction Collection, Grade 5 : Books, Lessons and Professional Learning for Making the Most of Read-Aloud Time
by Lester L. Laminack, Chris Van Allsburg, Patricia Polacco, Carole Boston Weatherford, Meg Kearney
Hardcover, Published 2016 by Scholastic Prof Book Div
ISBN-13: 978-1-338-11042-5, ISBN: 1-338-11042-X

"Meet Your New "Best Friends!" This kit by Lester L. Laminack guides you and your students as you venture deep inside books and engage in the rich discussion and literary analysis of an interactive read-aloud. Each grade-specific collection includes: - 5 "Best Friend Books" selected by Lester L. Laminack (6 copies each).- 5 full-color, multipanel teaching cards, developed with Reba M. Wadsworth, with detailed lesson plans and suggestions ..."

Mysteries of Harris Burdick, The
by Chris Van Allsburg
32 Pages, Published 2015 by Houghton Mifflin
ISBN-13: 978-0-547-79408-2, ISBN: 0-547-79408-8

"Thirty years ago a man called at Peter Wenders's office, introducing himself as Harris Burdick. Mr. Burdick explained that he had written fourteen stories and had drawn many pictures for each one. He'd brought with him just one drawing from ..."

The Chronicles of Harris Burdick(Unabridged)
Fourteen Amazing Authors Tell the Tales / With an Introduction by Lemony Snicket
by Chris Van Allsburg, Cassandra Campbell, Luke Daniels, Christopher Lane, Lemony Snicket, Inc. Brilliance Audio, Professor Christopher Lane
Cd, Published 2015 by Brilliance Audio
Audiobook, Mp3 Audio, Unabridged
ISBN-13: 978-1-5012-3269-5, ISBN: 1-5012-3269-X

"For more than twenty-five years, readers have been puzzling over the illustrations by this enigmatic artist. Thousands of children have been inspired to weave their own stories to go with his intriguingly titled pictures. And now, some of our most imaginative storytellers attempt to solve the perplexing mysteries of Harris Burdick.Enter "The Chronicles of Harris Burdick" to read this incredible compendium of stories: magical, funny, cre ..."

Just a Dream 25th Anniversary Edition
by Chris Van Allsburg
48 Pages, Published 2015 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN-13: 978-0-547-52842-7, ISBN: 0-547-52842-6

"... car phone in one hand and a big cup of coffee in the other. When the traffic stopped completely, the honking grew even louder. Walter could not get back to sleep. Hours passed, and he wondered if he'd be stuck on this highway forever. He pulled his pillow tightly around his head. This can't be the future, he thought. Where are the tiny airplanes, the robots? The honking continued into the night, until finally, one by one, the c ..."