Chris Van Allsburg

Renowned storytellers share tales inspired by the thought-provoking illustrations in Chris Van Allsburg's "The Mysteries of Harris Burdick," including Kate DiCamillo, Lois Lowry, Stephen King, and Jon Scieszka.

Fourteen Amazing Authors Tell the Tales

The Chronicles of Harris Burdick

El juego que encontraron bajo el arbol se parecia a muchos otros que Peter y Judy tenian en casa. Pero estaban aburridos e inquietos, en busca de algo interesante que hacer y pensaron que podian intentar con Jumanji. No sabian, cuando vieron el simple tablero, que se precipitarian an a la aventura mas increible de su vida. Cual es el limite entre la realidad y la fantasia cuando jugamos? Descubre las reglas con el libro que dio origen a la pelicula.

Jumanji

Enigmatic drawings invite the reader to invent his or her own stories to explain each scene.

The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

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 evil spirit. Minna is obligated to give up her dear companion. Chris Van Allsburg, master of the mysterious, brings this tale to life with moody and memorable pictures that will haunt readers long after the book's covers are closed—now in a new edition to celebrate this beloved book's twenty-fifth anniversary.

The Widow's Broom (25th Anniversary Edition)

When the dog he is caring for runs away from Alan into the forbidden garden of a retired dog-hating magician, a spell seems to be cast over the contrary dog.

The Garden of Abdul Gasazi

After being given two magical figs that make his dreams come true, Monsieur Bibot sees his plans for future wealth upset by his long-suffering dog.

The Sweetest Fig

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." - Guardian "Evocative, realist pastels and atmospheric text." - Sunday Times "A thrilling tale." - Independent

The Polar Express

The enigmatic origins of the stranger that Farmer Bailey hits with his truck and brings home to recuperate seem to have a mysterious relation to the weather. Could he be Jack Frost? "The author-illustrator has woven a thread of fantasy in and around his realistic illustrations to give the reader, once again, a story that stays in the imagination." -- Horn Book

The Stranger

Late on Christmas Eve 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.

On his birthday, Calvin and his friend Rodney see a magician perform, then copy him by hypnotizing Calvin's little sister, but the joke is on them when they are unable to snap her out of it.

Probuditi!

A la fin du livre "Jumanji", deux garçons récupéraient le jeu. C'est leur histoire qui est racontée ici. Lorsqu'ils ouvrent la boîte, c'est le jeu Zathura qu'ils trouvent et, à peu de choses près, les règles sont les mêmes sauf que leurs périples se déroulent dans l'espace (attaque de vaisseau spatial, pluie de météores...). Un album fantastique qui fait appel à l'imaginaire

Zathura

Tracey West

Robert Zemeckis

William Broyles

In a full-color retelling of the movie screenplay, a magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.

The Magic Journey

When he has a dream about a future Earth devastated by pollution, Walter begins to understand the importance of taking care of the environment.

Just a Dream

Recounts how, at the turn of the nineteenth century, retired charm school teacher Annie Edson Taylor planned and executed her daring feat to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel, earning her the name "Queen of the Falls."

Queen of the Falls

Depicts how A was in an avalanche, B was badly bitten, C was cut to ribbons, and the other letters of the alphabet suffered similar mishaps.

A Play in Twenty-six Acts

The Alphabet Theatre Proudly Presents the Z was Zapped

On a terrifically rainy day, Ben has a dream in which he and his house float by the monuments of the world, half submerged in flood water.

Ben's Dream

Mark Helprin

Driven to avenge the murder of her royal parents and reclaim their lost kingdom, a daring young princess confronts the city's conqueror, the Usurper, with the aid of two unlikely rebels. 150,000 first printing. $150,000 ad/promo.

A City in Winter

Dans le monde de Harris Burdick, les morts se mêlent aux vivants et la pensée devient matière. Les pages de certains livres s’écrivent et se réécrivent toutes seules. Des jumeaux rebelles s’inventent une troisième soeur, qui acquiert peu à peu une véritable existence, et se révèle encore plus rebelle qu’eux. Des petites filles, dans leurs nurseries, s’élèvent discrètement de leurs berceaux et se mettent à flotter dans les airs.

Les chroniques de Harris Burdick

Album - Père Noël - enfance - croyance - rêve.

Chris Van Allsburg

About

Books

Join the club