Chris Van Allsburg
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Formats
Description
An inspired collection of short stories by an all-star cast of best-selling storytellers based on the thought-provoking illustrations in Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick.
For more than twenty-five years, the illustrations in the extraordinary Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg have intrigued and entertained readers of all ages. Thousands of children have been inspired to weave their own stories to
3) Jumanji
Author
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game.
4) The stranger
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
[1986]
Language
English
Description
The enigmatic origins of the stranger Farmer Bailey hits with his truck and brings home to recuperate seem to have a mysterious relation to the weather.
5) Probuditi!
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Co
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
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.
7) Just a dream
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
[1990]
Language
English
Description
When he has a dream about a future Earth devastated by pollution, Walter begins to understand the importance of taking care of the environment.
10) Ben's dream
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
[1982]
Language
English
Description
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.
12) El Expreso Polar
Author
Publisher
Ediciones Ekaré-Banco del Libro
Pub. Date
1992.
Language
Español
Description
A magical train ride on nochebuena (Christmas Eve) takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from San Nicolás.
17) The sweetest fig
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
[1993]
Language
English
Description
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.
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