Chris Van Allsburg is the author and illustrator of many celebrated children’s books such as The Polar Express and Jumanji. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, Chris Van Allsburg talks about his big breakthrough, his books, and their transformation into movies.
Author/illustrator Chris Van Dusen brings humor, adventure, lively language, and richly colored, kinetic illustrations to all of his children’s books. He’s created a number of unforgettable literary characters, including Mr. Magee (and his trusty dog, Dee), King Hugo (the royal with the big ego), and Kate DiCamillo’s Mercy Watson.
