Garden of Abdul Gasazi - Hardcover

Van Allsburg, Chris

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 024110453X ISBN 13: 9780241104538

Publisher: Hamish Hamilton, 1981

Synopsis

The Garden of Abdul Gasazi

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About the 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 was nominated for a 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.

From AudioFile

Allan agrees to take care of the bad-mannered dog, Fritz, who loves to eat hats and tear up the furniture. When he runs off into the garden of retired magician, Mr. Gasazi, Allan is sure Fritz will be lost forever. Robards's resonant voice and wonderful saxophone accompaniment added to the already stunning illustrations of Van Allsburg's book, a Caldecott Honor winner, are a winning combination. Each character is described in a musical portrait as well as with Robards's rich and expressive tones. Although each could stand alone, they complement each other and delightfully enhance the book. The program exemplifies the quality that book and cassette programs can achieve, and it should serve as a model for others. R.F.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
• Publication date: 1981
• ISBN 10: 024110453X
• ISBN 13: 9780241104538
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 28
• Illustrator: Van Allsburg Chris