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ALLSBURG CHRIS VANA widow finds herself in possession of an extraordinary broom left by a witch who fell into the widow's garden. Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 AUTHOR: 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 won the National Book Award and in 1996, it was made into a popular feature film.
