The Garden of Abdul Gasazi
Alan accidently 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.
Author:
Van Allsburg, Chris
Illustrator:
Van Allsburg, Chris
Product Details:
Publisher: Clarion Books
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Edition: First Edition
Language: English
Print Length: 32 Pages
ISBN-10: 039527804X
ISBN-13: 978-0395278048
Item Weight: 15.2 Ounces
Reading Age: 4 - 8 Years
Dimensions: 12.24 x 0.5 x 10 inches
Grade Level: Preschool - 3
Edition: Hardcover
About Author:
Chris Van Allsburg is the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for Jumanji and The Polar Express, as well as the recipient of a Caldecott Honor Book for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. The author and illustrator of numerous picture books for children, he has also been awarded the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in children's literature. In 1982, Jumanji won the National Book Award and in 1996, it was made into a popular feature film. Chris Van Allsburg was formerly an instructor at the Rhode Island School of Design. He lives in Rhode Island with his wife and two children.
Editorial Reviews
"This is without question one of the best - and most original - picture books in years." - New York Times
