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The Polar Express

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The Polar Express (1985) earned Van Allsburg another Caldecott Medal. The tale of a boy’s magical train ride to the North Pole on Christmas Eve, brought to life by Van Allsburg’s dreamlike illustrations in hues of blue and purple, ranks among the best-selling children’s books…
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