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The Polar Express makes its way to the city atop the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish. This is a story for all who believe in the spirit of Christmas and those who treasure the sound of a reindeer's silver bell. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Polar Express\u003c\/i\u003e is the 1986 Caldecott Medal winner, and reading the story together is a beloved holiday tradition held by generations of families. It was also made into an animated feature film starring Tom Hanks. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In this special edition, the inimitable artistry of Chris Van Allsburg is highlighted with a new jacket design and expanded interior layout. 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Now, thirty years later, the winds have shifted once again and you're invited back to the wreck of the Zephyr, to hear the story of the boy and his obsession to become the world's greatest sailor, and a storm that carried them to a place where boats sail on the wind, instead of on the water.  Told in spare text and haunting, full-color pastels, Chris Van Allsburg's spectral sailboats once again take impossbile flight. In illustrations so vivid one can feel the whisper of wind and hear the flutter of canvas, depart this world for another to entertain the marvelous possibility of dreams. This 30th anniversary gift edition includes a bonus digital audio file to download, read by Chris Van Allsburg, and a stunning new jacket!","brand":"Houghton Mifflin Harcourt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356556677292,"sku":"9780544050051","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/19034523482381.jpg?v=1781640149"}],"url":"https:\/\/giftshop.carlemuseum.org\/collections\/books-by-chris-van-allsburg.oembed","provider":"The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}