Chris Van Allsburg Author Study
Chris Van Allsburg is the author and illustrator of many children's books including:
The Polar Express
Jumanji
Zathura
The Stranger
Two Bad Ants
The Wretched Stone
Probutiti
The Widow's Broom
Ben's Dream
The Z Was Zapped
.......and many more!
Characteristics of Chris Van Allsburg Books:
- a small black and white dog, Fritz, is hidden in each book
- each book has a clear problem, but the solution is often unexpected or is left to the reader's imagination
- each book teaches a lesson
- each book has unique and wonderful illustrations
The Polar Express
Jumanji
Zathura
The Stranger
Two Bad Ants
The Wretched Stone
Probutiti
The Widow's Broom
Ben's Dream
The Z Was Zapped
.......and many more!
Characteristics of Chris Van Allsburg Books:
- a small black and white dog, Fritz, is hidden in each book
- each book has a clear problem, but the solution is often unexpected or is left to the reader's imagination
- each book teaches a lesson
- each book has unique and wonderful illustrations