Chris Van Allsburg
Books in Order by Date of Publication
Chris Van Allsburg is a celebrated American author and illustrator known for his captivating and thought-provoking children's literature. His unique blend of imagination and realism has captivated readers of all ages. With a career spanning multiple decades Van Allsburg has garnered widespread acclaim for his works. Among his most notable contributions are The Polar Express (later adapted into an animated film) and Jumanji two beloved classics that have become staples in many children's libraries. His Harris Burdick series comprising The... This comprehensive list presents 26 books by Chris Van Allsburg arranged in order of their original publication dates allowing readers to experience the author's literary evolution chronologically.
1. Imagine Buy on Amazon
2. The Chronicles of Harris Burdick Buy on Amazon
3. The Mysteries of Harris Burdick Buy on Amazon
4. Misadventures of Sweetie Pie Buy on Amazon
5. Could It Really Happen? Buy on Amazon
6. More than a game Buy on Amazon
7. The Sweetest Fig Buy on Amazon
8. The misadventures of Sweetie Pie Buy on Amazon
9. The gift of Christmas Buy on Amazon
10. Bad Day at Riverbend Buy on Amazon
11. The Polar Express Buy on Amazon
12. The Polar Express Gift Set Buy on Amazon
13. Probuditi! Buy on Amazon
14. The Stranger Buy on Amazon
15. Two Bad Ants Buy on Amazon
16. The Wretched Stone Buy on Amazon
17. Just a Dream Buy on Amazon
18. Zathura Buy on Amazon
19. The Widow's Broom Buy on Amazon
20. The Z Was Zapped Buy on Amazon
21. Ben's Dream Buy on Amazon
22. The Garden of Abdul Gasazi Buy on Amazon
23. The wreck of the Zephyr Buy on Amazon
24. Jumanji Buy on Amazon
25. Queen of the Falls Buy on Amazon
26. All aboard the Polar Express Buy on Amazon
About Chris Van Allsburg
Chris Van Allsburg is a celebrated American author and illustrator known for his captivating and thought-provoking children's literature. His unique blend of imagination and realism has captivated readers of all ages. With a career spanning multiple decades Van Allsburg has garnered widespread acclaim for his works. Among his most notable contributions are The Polar Express (later adapted into an animated film) and Jumanji two beloved classics that have become staples in many children's libraries. His Harris Burdick series comprising The Mysteries of Harris Burdick and The Chronicles of Harris Burdick showcases his ability to craft enigmatic stories that encourage readers to think creatively. Van Allsburg's writing is marked by its lyricism and nuance often exploring themes of mystery adventure and the human condition. His work has been recognized with numerous awards including the Caldecott Medal and a National Medal for Literature.