


Most of Van Allsburg’s books lie within the uncertain boundaries between reality and fantasy. Having written and illustrated over twenty books, Chris Van Allsburg, one of the authors of contemporary American Children’s Literature, is well-known for his love of the fantasy genre.

Imaginary worlds make it possible for child readers to travel to places familiar and unfamiliar, to time periods different from the one they know, and to fantastical worlds never before experienced. The awe and wonder of imagination serve as tools to broaden the minds and horizons of children. In the world of imagination, everything is real and possible for the reader.
