Garden of Abdul Gasazi

One of my favorite books, I love the plot twist. It's well written, providing beautiful pictures, excellent vocabulary, and an opportunity to discuss a plot twist!

I am a Chris Van Allsburg fan, have been since my now in their 20's kids were infants. The Garden of Abdul Gasazi might be my favorite. The pencil drawings are magnificent, so richly textured, subtle and powerful. The tale itself mesmerized my children; you always step into a realistic-sounding fantasy before you know you've crossed that threshold. A joy for the adult reading to the child, as well as for the child who enters this world. Following the dog...'nuf sed. If you appreciate great art in children's books, combined with masterful storytelling, check out Van Allsburg's work. This black and white venture rates 5 stars.

Classic, delightful read for younger children and their parents to read together

I love Chris Van Allsburg

I haven't read this story, but this is one of my favorite authors for children's books and purchased as a gift for a 5 yr old girl. Hopefully will be enjoyed many times sitting with a parent or grandparent, listening to the story, the beautiful pictures and the surprise ending.

Absolutely charming story. The illustrations are magical in and of themselves. This story is ostensibly about a boy who is charged with taking care of a neighbor's dog. However, the story takes some clever turns and winds up showing us that perhaps, just perhaps, magic does indeed exist. Wonderful to spark the imagination of young children. Written simply but with direct and impactful language. A recommendation for anyone's library; child or adult.

This was the first Chris Van Allsburg book we discovered, so many years ago that our kids now have nearly-grown children of their own. We love to share it with our friends. Van Allsburg's black and white illustrations are richly drawn and this story, like so many of his others, is macabre without being too frightening for young children. It involves a little boy, a dog and a magician, who may (or may not) have the ability to do transformative tricks. Once we read this one we were hooked. We've sought out Van Allsburg books ever since and we've never been disappointed. He's willing to take risks with his illustrations. His pencil work is terrific, but that doesn't stop him from trying pen-and-ink in "Two Bad Ants," or what's probably gouache in "Polar Express." Enjoy, savor and hope for more books to come.

So, I got this book today. But when I opened it up it was upside down and backwards. No big deal the dust cover was just put on wrong. So, I take off the dust cover and put it on to match the hard cover. But the problem persisted. It wasn’t the dust cover that was put in wrong it was the insides! The dust cover matched the hard cover! Still not a big deal, but some people might be unhappy.

I love this book. The whole package is a work of art

The work of a true master in art. Perhaps not the most powerful story but that's not the point of why this book deserves the highest praise.

Les illustrations sont incroyables, on pourrait littéralement rentrer à l'interieur du livre et se perdre dans les jardins du magicien. Ce livre me fascinait quand j'etais enfant, un melange d'aventure, de poésie et même de peur. Quelques dizaines d'années plus tard je suis toujours emerveillé...et mes enfants aussi !

A cute story, exceptional illustrations by Allsburg. Me and my son both loved it.

Goods as described. Fast shipping. Highly recommend