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Late one Christmas Eve, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole. When he arrives, Santa offers him any gift he desires. The boy modestly asks for one bell from the reindeer's harness. It turns out to be a very special gift, for only believers in Santa can hear it ring. Liam Neeson's gravitas lends the story just the right sense of magic and possibility in the book and CD edition.

"His disappearance is not the only mystery left behind. What were the stories that went with these drawings? There are some clues..." Who is Harris Burdick? Where did he disappear to? And how was he going to finish his stories? Chris Van Allsburg presents a series of loosely related drawings each accompanied by a title and a caption which the reader may use to make up his or her own story.

A 25th anniversary edition of the enchanting story of a widow who finds herself in possession of an extraordinary broom after a witch falls into her garden.

The book features stunning illustrations that evoke a sensory experience, allowing readers to feel the gentle wind and hear the soft flutter of canvas. It invites exploration of a fantastical realm where dreams come to life, encouraging readers to embrace the wonder and possibilities that lie beyond the ordinary world.

A collection of short stories inspired by the original illustrations from the author's renowned work, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick.

On Christmas Eve, a boy boards the mysterious Polar Express to the North Pole, where Santa offers him any gift. He chooses a bell from the reindeer's harness, which is special because only true believers in Santa can hear it ring.

Late on Christmas Eve, after the town has gone to sleep, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole. When he arrives there, Santa offers him any gift he desires. The boy modestly asks for one bell from the reindeer's harness. It turns out to be a very special gift, for only believers in Santa can hear it ring. "Magical glowing double spread pictures . . . an original and memorable book." - Guardian "Evocative, realist pastels and atmospheric text." - Sunday Times "A thrilling tale." - Independent

This collection features short stories from bestselling authors, each inspired by the intriguing illustrations from Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. Each tale captures the essence of the mysterious images, offering a diverse range of narratives that provoke thought and imagination, showcasing the creativity of renowned storytellers.

Two-time Caldecott medal winning author-illustrator Chris Van Allsburg, author of Jumanji and The Polar Express, brings his signature whimsical storytelling and dazzling artwork to a tale about two ants on the adventure of a lifetime.The ants are tired of their humdrum life in the same ant hole, so they're off to the strange new world of a kitchen in search of sugar crystals for their queen.But when two ants stay behind and take a nap in the sugar bowl, they are in for a wild ride. Falling into a sizzling cup of coffee and a heated stay inside of a toaster is just the beginning for these misbehaved ants.Will they ever make it back home?Chris Van Allsburg's terrific story about the consequences of disobeying reminds us all that the comforts of home aren't so bad after all.

When he has a dream about a future Earth devastated by pollution, Walter begins to understand the importance of taking care of the environment.