In addition to being my favorite children’s book creator of all time, Chris Van Allsburg has achieved something even more notable: a modern Christmas story that I don’t loathe. Recently released as a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Chris Van Allsburg's beloved children's book, "The Polar Express." He tells CBS News' ...

He has taught us how to believe and tap into the potential of the human imagination. He has inspired legions of teachers to challenge their students' creativity with an activity known as picture ...

When families settle in for their annual viewing of The Polar Express this holiday season, few might realize they’re watching a film that shares a fascinating connection with the action-packed world ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Award-winning children's book creator Chris Van Allsburg is a master of fantasy and the surreal, whether conjuring up a mysterious train to the North Pole for "The Polar Express" or a board game ...

Best-selling writer-illustrator Chris Van Allsburg’s imaginatively drawn books, in which strange and fantastic things happen, have long beckoned readers of all ages. A large crowd appeared Monday to h ...

PROVIDENCE – An Oct. 18 talk by award-winning writer Jacqueline Woodson will kick off this year's Rhode Island Festival of Children's Books and Authors on Oct. 19 at the Lincoln School, the last to be ...