There's definitely a value in being literate. Chris Van Allsburg literate Change image and share on social
Authors of books are not given very much control over the films that are made from their books. Chris Van Allsburg authorbookcontrol Change image and share on social
I think, for the most part, our culture embraces that artists are born, not made. Chris Van Allsburg artistbearculture Change image and share on social
What kids are exposed to on television is more frightening and horrifying than what they see in my books. Chris Van Allsburg bookexposefrighten Change image and share on social
I like the gizmos that transport people. Chris Van Allsburg gizmopeopletransport Change image and share on social
I think it's difficult to forget things that are unresolved. Chris Van Allsburg difficultforgetthing Change image and share on social
I don't know if what kids really want is a hamster. What they want is a dog. So the hamster ends up being a substitute: 'Well, would you accept this?' Chris Van Allsburg acceptdogend Change image and share on social
I'm sensitive to the things I see. Chris Van Allsburg sensitivething Change image and share on social
My ideas are not meant to suggest dreams or reality, but a surreal quality. Chris Van Allsburg dreamideamean Change image and share on social
The Polar Express is about faith, and the power of imagination to sustain faith. It's also about the desire to reside in a world where magic can happen, the kind of world we all believed in as children, but one that disappears as we grow older. Chris Van Allsburg believechilddesire share on social
