For twenty-five years, "The Polar Express "has been a treasured holiday classic. To commemorate this special anniversary, a lavish gift edition has been created. The set includes a CD audio recording read by Liam Neeson, a keepsake "All Aboard" ornament, and a note from author Chris Van Allsburg.
A widow finds herself in possession of an extraordinary broom left by a witch who fell into the widow's garden. "Van Allsburg explores the nature of good and evil in this unearthly tale of a witch's broom that has fallen from the sky with its witch still on it . . . Enchanting." -- Booklist, starred[...]
Thirty years ago, Peter and Judy first found the game - Jumanji - with the instructions that once the game is started, it must be finished or it will go on forever - and thirty years ago, with this same wonderment, readers found Jumanji, too. Since its original publication, "Jumanji" has been honour[...]
This is a story about something that happened long ago when your grandfather was a child. It is a very important story because it shows how all the comings and goings between our own world and the land of Narnia first began.When Digory and Polly are tricked by Digory's peculiar Uncle Andrew into bec[...]
This wonderful box set, The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis, contains seven books: The Magician's Nephew, The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe, The Horse and His Boy, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of The Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last BattleThe Magicians NephewThe secret passage to th[...]
Alan accidentally allows Miss Hester's dog, Fritz, to enter a magician's garden and is horrified when he thinks Fritz has been turned into a duck. "This is without question one of the best -- and most original -- picture books in years." -- New York Times Book Review ALA Notable Book
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Fourteen black-and-white drawings, each accompanied by a title and a caption, allow readers to make up their own stories to complement the pictures. From the award-winning author/illustrator of many wonderful books, including "Jumanji" and "The Polar Express."[...]
Allsburg again explores the fine line between fantasy and reality so beautifully expressed in his popular book, "The Polar Express." A mysterious stranger's power over the changing seasons is the theme for this magical story, filled with Allsburg's rich full-color illustrations.[...]
A dramatic black- and- white presentation of the alphabet in which the three-time Caldecott medalist depicts a mysterious transformation of each letter. "Whimsical, sophisticated, this should appeal to a wide audience, from those amused by mayhem in an unusual context to the many fans of this unique[...]
The three-time Caldecott medalist tells the tale of two ants who de-cide to leave the safety of the others to venture into a danger-laden kitchen. "Children will be fascinated by the ant-eye view that Van Allsburg provides of common everyday items." -- Booklist IRA/CBC Children's Choice[...]
In a story recounted through the daily log of Captain Allan Hope, the sailors aboard the Rita Anne become mesmerized and transformed by a mysterious glowing rock, and only music and books can restore them to normal. "As always, Van Allsburg's paintings are magnificent. Cool, clear colors, boldly exe[...]
Monsieur Bibot, a cold-hearted dentist, receives two magical figs that can make his dreams come true. But his dog, Marcel, has his own plans for the delicious fruit. "Van Allsburg swings back into his most mystifying mode with this enigmatic, visually sophisticated tale . . . A significant achieveme[...]
The original fourteen drawings from the book's 1984 edition, as well as a newly discovered fifteenth drawing, are compiled in this large portfolio edition of the mysterious and provocative artwork.[...]
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 gaze[...]
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.[...]
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 v[...]
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 asks for one bell from the reindeer's harness. It turns out to be a special gi[...]
'His disappearance is not the only mystery left behind. What were the stories that went with these drawings? There are some clues...' Who is Harris Burdick? Where did he disappear to? And how was he going to finish his stories? Chris Van Allsburg presents a series of loosely related drawings each ac[...]
The game under the tree looked like a hundred others Peter 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 plu[...]
Offers a collection of short stories that is based on the original illustrations of the author in his esteemed and mysterious The Mysteries of Harris Burdick.[...]
At the edge of a cliff lies the wreck of a small sailboat. How did it get there? "Waves carried it up in a storm," says an old sailor. But is it possible that waves could ever go that high?[...]