{"product_id":"the-garden-of-abdul-gasazi-a-caldecott-honor-award-winner-9780395278048","title":"The Garden of Abdul Gasazi: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the astonishing imagination of Chris Van Allsburg \u003cem\u003e(Jumanji, The Polar Express)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Caldecott Honor Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSometimes that very thin line between illusion and reality is not as clearly defined as we would like it to be. It certainly wasn't the day that Alan Mitz stumbled into the garden of Abdul Gasazi. For in this bizarre and eerie place--where strange topiary trees loomed--the eerie visage of Gasazi casts its shadow. And even after Alan escapes, the spell of Gasazi still seems to penetrate into his everyday world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe very first picture book from the astonishing imagination of legendary Chris Van Allsburg explores both the real and surreal worlds with incredible deftness in this unusual tale. In doing so, he has created exquisite and beautiful images that will linger in the minds of readers long after they have left the enchanted garden of Abdul Gasazi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVan Allsburg, Chris:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Van Allsburg \u003c\/b\u003eis the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for \u003ci\u003eJumanji \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Polar Express\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the recipient of a Caldecott Honor Book for \u003ci\u003eThe Garden of Abdul Gasazi\u003c\/i\u003e. 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, \u003ci\u003eJumanji \u003c\/i\u003ewas 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. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613597045010,"sku":"9780395278048","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_38986eca-0d72-4bd6-8756-f65234df6584.jpg?v=1732410569","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-garden-of-abdul-gasazi-a-caldecott-honor-award-winner-9780395278048","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}