![]() ![]() His illustrations are spectacular and labyrinthian, and his stories bridge the gap between fantasy and reality. The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, like all of Van Allsburg’s books, is a delight to read. ![]() In the first of Chris Van Allsburg’s award-winning children’s books, a boy chases a white, bulls-eyed bull terrier named Fritz through the pages of Abdul Gasazi’s garden. Massive spoiler alert for a ton of Van Allsburg books! So, what is the great Van Allsburg mystery character? Here’s a secret hiding in plain sight and how to have a little fun with your kids hunting for this hidden character. He’s also the author of Jumanji before the Rock and Jack Black did whatever they did in those movies. ![]() In case you forgot, Van Allsburg is the guy who did The Polar Express before Tom Hanks crashed it. ![]() You’re used to Easter eggs in Marvel movies, Star Wars, Pixar movies, and even the ending of Wonder Woman 1984, but did you know that there’s a weird mystery running through nearly all of Chris Van Allsburg’s popular children’s picture books? Once you dig into this mystery, you and your kids will not be able to stop noticing it as you read through the entirety of Van Allsburg’s impressive oeuvre. ![]()
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