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Just a Dream

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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Just a Dream

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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

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0395533082

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Chris Van Allsburg

By: Chris Bowman

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Did you know that a canine appears in Jumanji, The Polar Express, and other Chris Van Allsburg books? HeÕs a white bull terrier named Fritz. In this low-level biography, developing readers will find inspiration for using their imaginations to combine the normal and the unexpected.

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Bellwether Media

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1681032961

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9781681032962

Probuditi!

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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Probuditi!

By: Chris Van Allsburg

On his birthday, Calvin and his friend Rodney see a magician perform, then copy him by hypnotizing Calvin's little sister, but the joke isn't so funny when they are unable to snap her out of it.

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0618755020

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9780618755028

A Literature Unit for The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

By: Chris Van Allsburg,Susan Kilpatrick

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A Literature Unit for The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

By: Chris Van Allsburg,Susan Kilpatrick

One magical Christmas eve, a young boy boards the Polar Express and finds himself in North Pole City. He meets Santa, receives the first gift of the season, a silver bell. Next morning the boy and his sister marvel at its beautiful ring, but his parents think it's broken for only believers can hear the sound. Activities in this Literature Unit delve deeper into the themes and characterizations found in The Polar Express.

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1864015411

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The Wretched Stone

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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The Wretched Stone

By: Chris Van Allsburg

A strange glowing stone picked up on a sea voyage captivates a ship's crew and has a terrible transforming effect on them.

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0395533074

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9780395533079

The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

By: Chris Van Allsburg

Since its publication in 1984, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick has stimulated the minds of readers of all ages and backgrounds. Now the original fourteen drawings are available in a large portfolio edition of loose sheets. In addition, a newly discovered fifteenth drawing, titled The Youngest Magician, has been added, as well as an updated introduction by the author. The puzzles of these mysterious drawings will be even more provocative because of the larger size and the exceptional printing quality. For the first time, the drawings can be shared with groups or displayed singly. The Mysteries of Harris Burdick was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 1984.

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The Polar Express

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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The Polar Express

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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

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Andersen Press

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178344181X

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The Magic Journey

By: Tracey West,Robert Zemeckis,Chris Van Allsburg,William Broyles

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The Magic Journey

By: Tracey West,Robert Zemeckis,Chris Van Allsburg,William Broyles

A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.

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HMH Books For Young Readers

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0618477888

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9780618477883

The Wreck Of The Zephyr

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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The Wreck Of The Zephyr

By: Chris Van Allsburg

In 1983, beloved Caldecott-winning illustrator, Chris Van Allsburg, first invited readers to peer over the edge of a cliff to consider the wreck of a small sailboat. Had a churning sea carried the Zephyr up in a storm? Could waves ever have been so impossibly high? And what of the boy who had believed—dared to chase the wind—no matter where it lead? The winds have shifted once again and you’re invited back to the wreck of the Zephyr, to hear the story of the boy and his obsession to become the world’s greatest sailor, and a storm that carried them to a place where boats sail on the wind, instead of on the water. Told in spare text and haunting, full-color pastels, Chris Van Allsburg’s spectral sailboats once again take impossbile flight. In illustrations so vivid one can feel the whisper of wind and hear the flutter of canvas, depart this world for another to entertain the marvelous possibility of dreams. This 30th anniversary edition includes a bonus digital audio file to download, read by Chris Van Allsburg, and a stunning new cover!

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0547528086

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Chris Van Allsburg

By: Chris Bowman

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By: Chris Bowman

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Bellwether Media

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1681032961

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The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie

By: Chris Van Allsburg

From two-time Caldecott winner Chris Van Allsburg, creator of Jumanji and The Polar Express, comes a poignant story of one hamster’s struggle with destiny. Being a pet store hamster isn’t much fun for Sweetie Pie, but life in human homes proves downright perilous. As Sweetie Pie longingly gazes out of his cage at the squirrels frolicking in the trees, he wonders if he’ll ever have the chance to feel the wind in his fur. Allsburg’s expressive, soft-hued illustrations artfully capture a hamster’s-eye view of the wide and wonderful world where maybe, just maybe, Sweetie Pie could someday run free.

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0544465083

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The Polar Express

The Magic Journey

By: Tracey West,William Broyles,Robert Zemeckis,Chris Van Allsburg

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The Polar Express

The Magic Journey

By: Tracey West,William Broyles,Robert Zemeckis,Chris Van Allsburg

A mysterious train. An amazing journey. A night you'll never forget. Starring Tom Hanks, and using ground breaking CGI effects, 'The Polar Express' is THE family film for Winter 2004 / 2005. Believing in Father Christmas isn't easy when all of your friends and family insist he's just make-believe. A boy's faith is rewarded one Christmas Eve when he's awakened by a steam train that pulls up in front of his house and takes him and other children to the North Pole. A magical journey begins. 'The Magic Journey' is the storybook of the evocative and touching film.

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0439959144

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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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Just a Dream 25th Anniversary Edition

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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Just a Dream 25th Anniversary Edition

By: Chris Van Allsburg

In this picture book classic, travel with young Walter on a fantastical adventure as he journeys—by way of his bed—into a polluted dreamscape world that wakes him up to our collective and individual environmental responsibility. Walter does not appreciate the beauty of nature, or understand his role in keeping the planet healthy . . . until a fantastic journey shows him the tragic fate that could befall Earth if humans like him are not more careful. Chris Van Allsburg (The Polar Express) pairs pitch-perfect narrative with his full-color pastel illustrations, rendering this picture book a story that has stood the test of time. "Two-time Caldecott Medalist Van Allsburg reaches a new pinnacle of excellence in both illustration and storytelling in his latest work." (Publishers Weekly) This anniversary edition includes bonus downloadable audio, read by Chris Van Allsburg and a stunning new jacket!

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0547528426

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Jumanji

30th Anniversary Edition

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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Jumanji

30th Anniversary Edition

By: Chris Van Allsburg

The game under the tree looked like a hundred others Peters and Judy had at home. But they were bored and restless and, looking for something interesting to do, thought they'd give Jumanji a try. Little did they know when they unfolded its ordinary-looking playing board that they were about to be plunged into the most exciting and bizare adventure of their lives. In his second book for children, Chris Van Allsburg again explores the ever-shifting line between fantasy and reality with this story about a game that comes startingly to life. His marvelous drawings beautifully convey a mix of the everyday and the extraordinary, as a quiet house is taken over by an exotic jungle.

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0547769997

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Bad Day at Riverbend

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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Bad Day at Riverbend

By: Chris Van Allsburg

Riverbend was a quiet little town, the kind of place where one day was just like all the rest and nothing ever happened. Occasionally the stagecoach rolled through, but it never stopped, because no one ever came to Riverbend and no one ever left. The day the stagecoach stood motionless in the center of town, Sheriff Ned Hardy knew something was terribly wrong. What was the mysterious substance on both coach and horses? It would not come off. Soon it was everywhere in the tidy little village. Something had to be done, and Sheriff Hardy aimed to do it.

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Just a Dream

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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Just a Dream

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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

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The Polar Express (Read-Aloud)

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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The Polar Express (Read-Aloud)

By: Chris Van Allsburg

The Polar Express is for all those—of any age—who believe, come Christmas Eve, that they too will hear the sweet sound of a reindeer’s silver bell. A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical train to the North Pole . . . Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a barren desert of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the huge city standing alone at the top of the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish. For millions of readers around the world, this mysterious journey to the North Pole has become a beloved Christmas classic. The Polar Express is a Caldecott Medal winner, and reading the story together is a beloved holiday tradition held by generations of families. It has also become a favorite holiday movie and been translated into stage productions that take place across the United States during the holiday season.

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0547626924

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The Alphabet Theatre Proudly Presents the Z was Zapped

A Play in Twenty-six Acts

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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The Alphabet Theatre Proudly Presents the Z was Zapped

A Play in Twenty-six Acts

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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.

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0395446120

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The Wretched Stone

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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The Wretched Stone

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A strange glowing stone picked up on a sea voyage captivates a ship's crew and has a terrible transforming effect on them.

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Bad Day at Riverbend

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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A Kingdom Far and Clear

The Complete Swan Lake Trilogy

By: Mark Helprin,Chris Van Allsburg

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A Kingdom Far and Clear

The Complete Swan Lake Trilogy

By: Mark Helprin,Chris Van Allsburg

In a rare collaboration, bestselling authors Helprin and Van Allsburg worked for nearly a decade on this ambitious, multi-generational trilogy that pits the power of love and devotion against dark forces of greed and suppression. For the first time, this hardcover volume collects all three of Helprin's contemporary fantasies —Swan Lake,The Veil of Snows, andA City in Winter— along with Van Allsburg's sensitively wrought illustrations from the original editions. 39 full-color plates.

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1606600125

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The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie

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From two-time Caldecott winner Chris Van Allsburg, creator of Jumanji and The Polar Express, comes a poignant story of one hamster's struggle with destiny. Being a pet store hamster isn't much fun for Sweetie Pie, but life in human homes proves downright perilous. As Sweetie Pie longingly gazes out of his cage at the squirrels frolicking in the trees, he wonders if he'll ever have the chance to feel the wind in his fur. Allsburg's expressive, soft-hued illustrations artfully capture a hamster's-eye view of the wide and wonderful world where maybe, just maybe, Sweetie Pie could someday run free.

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0547315821

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The Journey Begins

By: Kitty Richards,Chris Van Allsburg

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The Journey Begins

By: Kitty Richards,Chris Van Allsburg

A boy who is eagerly awaiting a visit from Santa Claus accepts a ride on a magical train headed for the North Pole.

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Queen of the Falls

By: Chris Van Allsburg

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Queen of the Falls

By: Chris Van Allsburg

She could remember standing in a park near the falls, hypnotized by the sight and sound, and holding her father's hand as they took a walk that would lead them closer. That's what everyone wonders when they see Niagara . . . How close will their courage let them get to it? At the turn of the nineteenth century, a retired sixty-two-year-old charm school instructor named Annie Edson Taylor, seeking fame and fortune, decided to do something that no one in the world had ever done before--she would go over Niagara Falls in a wooden barrel. Come meet the Queen of the Falls and witness with your own eyes her daring ride

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0547315813

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The Sci-Fi Movie Guide

The Universe of Film from Alien to Zardoz

By: Chris Barsanti

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The Sci-Fi Movie Guide

The Universe of Film from Alien to Zardoz

By: Chris Barsanti

From the trashy to the epic, from the classics to today's blockbusters, this cinefile’s guidebook reviews nearly 1,000 of the biggest, baddest, and brightest from every age and genre of cinematic science fiction! Once upon a time, science fiction was only in the future. It was the stuff of drive-ins and cheap double-bills. Then, with the ever-increasing rush of new, society-altering technologies, science fiction pushed its way to the present, and it busted out of the genre ghetto of science fiction and barged its way into the mainstream. What used to be mere fantasy (trips to the moon? Wristwatch radios? Supercomputers capable of learning?) are now everyday reality. Whether nostalgic for the future or fast-forwarding to the present, The Sci-Fi Movie Guide: The Universe of Film from Alien to Zardoz covers the broad and widening range of science-fiction movies. You’ll find more than just Star Wars, Star Trek, and Transformers, with reviews on many overlooked and under-appreciated gems and genres, such as ... Monsters! Pacific Rim, Godzilla, The Thing, Creature from the Black Lagoon Superheroes: Thor, Iron Man, X-Men, The Amazing Spider-man, Superman Dystopias: THX 1138, 1984, The Hunger Games Avant-garde masterpieces: Solaris, 2001, Brazil, The Man Who Fell to Earth Time travel: 12 Monkeys, The Time Machine, Time Bandits, Back to the Future Post-apocalyptic action: The Road Warrior, I Am Legend, Terminator Salvation Comedy: Dark Star, Mars Attacks!, Dr. Strangelove, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the Eighth Dimension, Mystery Science Theater 3000 Aliens! The Day the Earth Stood Still, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Contact, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Signs Mad scientists! Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, The Abominable Dr. Phibes Shoot-em-ups: Aliens, Universal Soldier, Starship Troopers What the...?: Battlefield Earth, Prayer of the Rollerboys, Repo: The Genetic Opera, Tank Girl, The 10th Victim Animation: WALL-E, Akira, Ghost in the Shell Small budgets, big ideas: Donnie Darko, Primer, Sound of My Voice, Computer Chess Neglected greats: Things to Come, Children of Men Epics: Metropolis, Blade Runner, Cloud Atlas and many, many more categories and movies!! In addition to the nearly one thousand science fiction film reviews, this guide includes fascinating and fun Top-10 lists and sidebars that are designed to lead fans to similar titles they might not have known about. The Sci-Fi Movie Guide: The Universe of Film from Alien to Zardoz will help ensure that you will never again have to worry about what to watch next. Useful both as a handy resource or a fun romp through the film world of science fiction. It also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.

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