Chris Van Allsburg

About Chris Van Allsburg

Birth Day: June 18, 1949
Birth Place: Grand Rapids, MI

Chris Van Allsburg

Chris Van Allsburg was born on June 18, 1949 in Grand Rapids, MI. American children's book author and illustrator best known for Jumanji and The Polar Express. He won two won two Caldecott Medals for his illustrations, in 1982 and 1986.
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Popular As Chris Van Allsburg
Occupation Children's Author
Age 75 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born June 18, 1949 (Grand Rapids, MI)
Birthday June 18
Town/City Grand Rapids, MI
Nationality MI

🌙 Zodiac

Chris Van Allsburg’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Chris Van Allsburg was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.

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About

American children's book author and Illustrator best known for Jumanji and The Polar Express. He won two won two Caldecott Medals for his illustrations, in 1982 and 1986.

Before Fame

He studied sculpture at the University of Michigan and the Rhode Island School of Design and he opened his own sculpture studio before focusing on his writing.

Trivia

He was also a Caldecott runner-up in 1980 for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi.

Family Life

He married Lisa Van Allsburg, and they had two daughters: Sophia and Anna.

Associated With

His story, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, which he wrote and illustrated, was the inspiration for "The House on Maple Street" by Stephen King.

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