Van Allsburg's sculptures have also been exhibited at many New York galleries. Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg Jumanji is a childrens picture book. Other books by Van Allsburg include The Z was Zapped, and Just a Dream, a story about a boy who learns to be ecological. Audio Excerpt from Jumanji Video Book Trailer for Jumanji Name Pronunciation with Chris Van Allsburg. The Polar Express (1985), Van Allsburg's most popular book, deals with the idea that the ability to believe in things beyond one's experiences helps to keep a person young. His first book, The Garden of Abdul Gasazi (1979), concerning a lost dog found by a magician, and his second book, Jumanji (1981), about a strange board game that comes to life, brought him quick praise. Van Allsburg's work is highly praised for the excellent artisanship of his illustrations, which often have a surreal element. more Get A Copy Kindle Store 13.99 Amazon Stores Libraries Hardcover, 32 pages Published 1981 by Houghton Mifflin Company More Details. He married Lisa Morrison and currently teaches at the Rhode Island School of Design. Little did they know when they unfolded its ordinary-looking playing board that they were about to be plunged into the most exciting and bizarre adventure of their lives.

Considered to be one of the foremost authors and illustrators of surrealistic fantasy for children, Chris Van Allsburg was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1949.

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