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Chris Van Allsburg: books and awards
Chris Van Allsburg trained as a sculptor before he made picture books. He won the Caldecott Medal twice, for Jumanji and The Polar Express.
Chris Van Allsburg wrote and illustrated 3 books on our shelf that won or were recognized by the Caldecott Medal, between 1980 and 1986. 2 of them won. Most are for ages 3 to 5 and ages 6 to 8.
Award-winning books by Chris Van Allsburg
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Jumanji
Written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg
Two bored children find a board game that brings real lions, monkeys and floods into their house. A thrilling classic in velvety black-and-white drawings.
Ages 3 to 5, Ages 6 to 8
The Polar Express
Written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg
A boy boards a mysterious train on Christmas Eve that takes him to the North Pole, where Santa offers him the first gift of Christmas. A holiday classic to give every year.
Ages 3 to 5, Ages 6 to 8