The Polar Express
Ages 5–8 · 1985

Written & illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg
Witness the alphabet's mysterious transformations.
Explore a world where each letter of the alphabet undergoes a dramatic and mysterious transformation. From avalanches to unexpected mishaps, every letter tells a unique story. What fate awaits them all?
A dramatic black- and- white presentation of the alphabet in which the three-time Caldecott medalist depicts a mysterious transformation of each letter.
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