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Walter is a litterbug who does not appreciate the beauty of nature, or understand his role in keeping the planet healthy . . . until a fantastic journey shows him the tragic fate that could befall Earth if humans like him are not more careful. Are Walters actions really helping his planet along the road to destruction, or is it all just a dream? Chris Van Allsburgs classic story of environmental responsibility is now available in this special paperback edition with french flaps.

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Young Walter litters and refuses to sort trash for recycling, until he dreams of an overcrowded and polluted future which terrifies him into taking care of the earth.

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A surrealistic masterpiece about the environment. Young Walter couldn't care less about the environment until a terrifying nightmare about the future--with landfills buying neighborhoods--drastically changes his perspective. "Van Allsburg reaches a new pinnacle of excellence in both illustration and storytelling".--Publishers Weekly. Full color.
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About the 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 childrens literature. In 1982, Jumanji was nominated for a National Book Award and in 1996, it was made into a popular feature film. Chris Van Allsburg was formerly an instructor at the Rhode Island School of Design. He lives in Rhode Island with his wife and two children.
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I absolutely loved this book growing up, and i still love it to this day, i have not been able to find it anywhere, and i want a copy for my children. All time favorite!
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ISBN:
9780395533086
Author:
Van Allsburg, Chris
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH)
Author:
Allsburg, Chris Van
Location:
Boston :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's fiction
Subject:
Nature & the Natural World
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
Environmental protection
Subject:
Dreams
Subject:
Nature & the Natural World - Environment
Subject:
Pollution
Subject:
Dreams -- Fiction.
Subject:
Nature & the Natural World - General
Subject:
Nature & the Natural World - Environment & Ecology
Subject:
Nature & the Natural World - Ecology
Subject:
Children s-Environmental Fiction
Copyright:
1989
Edition Description:
Trade Paper, Picture
Series Volume:
v. 157
Publication Date:
October 1990
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from K up to 3
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Full-color illustrations
Pages:
48
Dimensions:
11.25 x 8.5 in 0.58 lb
Children's Book Type:
Picture / Wordless
Age Level:
07-UP
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Young Walter litters and refuses to sort trash for recycling, until he dreams of an overcrowded and polluted future which terrifies him into taking care of the earth.
"Synopsis" by , A surrealistic masterpiece about the environment. Young Walter couldn't care less about the environment until a terrifying nightmare about the future--with landfills buying neighborhoods--drastically changes his perspective. "Van Allsburg reaches a new pinnacle of excellence in both illustration and storytelling".--Publishers Weekly. Full color.
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