Just a Dream 25th Anniversary Edition

by Chris Van Allsburg

This 25th anniversary edition celebrates two-time Caldecott-winning Chris Van Allsburg's eco-friendly, timeless picture book Just a Dream: a fantastic journey to the future that teaches one boy the importance of being good to his planet in the present. This timely environmental story includes a bonus digital audio file to download, read by the author himself.

  • Format: eBook
  • ISBN-13/ EAN: 9780547528427
  • ISBN-10: 0547528426
  • Pages: 48
  • Publication Date: 03/10/2015
  • Carton Quantity: 10
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  • About the Book
    In this 25th anniversary edition of Just a Dream, travel with young Walter on a fantastical adventure as he travels—by way of his bed—into a polluted dreamscape world that wakes him up to a more eco-friendly way to live. Chris Van Allsburg's pitch-perfect narrative, paired with his full-color pastel illustrations, renders this picture book a story that has stood the test of time. This anniversary edition includes bonus downloadable audio, read by Chris Van Allsburg and a stunning new cover!
  • About the Author

    Chris Van Allsburg

    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 is a former instructor at the Rhode Island School of Design. Visit him at chrisvanallsburg.com. 

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    "Van Allsburg reaches a new pinnacle of excellence in both illustration and storytelling . . . His fable builds to an urgent plea for action as it sends a rousing message of hope."—Publishers Weekly
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