I think most people agree there is a component of skill in art making; you have to learn grammar before you learn how to write. Chris Van Allsburg agreeartcomponent Change image and share on social
When somebody says, 'This must be a children's book,' basically they're saying, 'You must be a child.' And so my answer is, 'Well, yes, I guess I am a child.' But I don't think of myself that way. Chris Van Allsburg answerbasicallybook Change image and share on social
The general effect of viewing 'Jumanji' is thrilling. I was able to see on film a thing that at one point had only existed in my imagination. I got to see the images from my book come alive. Chris Van Allsburg alivebookeffect Change image and share on social
I have very positive memories of reading biographies of unusual Americans as a child. Chris Van Allsburg americanbiographychild Change image and share on social
As much as I'd like to meet the tooth fairy on an evening walk, I don't really believe it can happen. Chris Van Allsburg evenfairyhappen Change image and share on social
Santa is our culture's only mythic figure truly believed in by a large percentage of the population. It's a fact that most of the true believers are under eight years old, and that's a pity. Chris Van Allsburg believebelieverculture Change image and share on social
A good picture book should have events that are visually arresting - the pictures should call attention to what is happening in the story. Chris Van Allsburg arrestattentionbook Change image and share on social
Even the most complicated stories start with a very simple premise. Chris Van Allsburg complicatepremisesimple Change image and share on social
I'm always a bit disappointed when I've finished working on a book. Chris Van Allsburg bitebookdisappoint Change image and share on social
I love the idea of a tiny window between the back stoop and the pantry, where the milkman would pass through the cheese. But of course, there is no milkman anymore. So somebody coming by the house and seeing the window would say, 'Oh, that must be original, because that's where the milkman passed the cheese through to the pantry.' Chris Van Allsburg anymorebackcheese share on social