by Chris Van Allsburg
1980 Caldecott Honor Book
If you have read other Chris Van Allsburg books (Polar Express, Jhmanji, and more) this picture book fits right in. There is a starts in reality . . . crosses into the fantastic. . . . returns to reality. . . did it really happen or not????? quality that is a common thread in these books.
The drawings are black and white intricate pencil drawings, rather "realistic" looking. . . and then suddenly, we're in the world of "retired magician Abdul Gasazi" and dogs are getting turned into ducks!
It's a fun book. I enjoyed it.
Love, Louise
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