About Chris Van Allsburg
Where was Chris born?
Grand Rapids Michigan
What award did Chris Van Allsburgs first book, The Garden of Abdul Gasazi earn?
Coldecott Honor Book
What is the first book that Chris Van Allsburg wrote?
"The Garden of Abdul Gasazi"
What was Chris Van Allsburg's first hobby?
Drawing
Chris Van Allsburg wrote which series?
Jumanji
When was Chris Van Allsburg born?
June 18, 1949.
What book earned Chris the Boston Globe Horn Book Award?
"The Polar Express"
What kind of books did Chris write?
Fantasy which blends with reality
Which tow subjects did Chris Van Allsburg focus on in School?
Math and Science
Chris thought of his first book as a ___ ____ _______.
One time adventure.
What did Chris open that his Mom ran?
Ice Cream Parlor
What book got Chris the National book award?
Jumangi
Which series of books did Chris write between the years (1981-1209)?
Jumanji
Chris Van Allsburg attended which university
University of Michigan
Chris Van Allsburg started out as a _______.
What did he learn to love as a undergraduate at the University of Michigan?
He discovered his love of art as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan.
What Metal did Chris Van Allsburg earn with his 1993 life time achievement award?
Regional Metal
What year was Chis' first publication?
1979
What book of his is the best selling Childrens Book of all times?
The Polar Express
How many books did Chris Van Allsburg illustrate?
26 Books
What school of Design did Chris spend Two Years at?
Rhode Island School of Design
How many Caldecott Medals has Chris earned?
2
Which book turned into a movies starring Tom Hanks?
"The Polar Express"
What did Chris Van Allsburg love to build?
Model cars and trains.
Who first showed Chris's drawings to a publisher?
Chris's Wife