“The thing about trains - it doesn’t matter where they’re going. What matters is deciding to get on.”
The Polar Express Book
I can't accurately describe how it feels to look at that book cover above. I'll never be able to because it's too magical to express. I suppose it makes sense that I love it so much since Chris Van Allsburg can create such beautiful things.
If there's one book that I need to make sure your kid grows up with, it's this one. I might feel especially linked to it since it was released the year that I was born - or maybe it's just that image of snow at night. I will never fall out of love with the act of snow falling at night.
We're all aware of the (somewhat creepy) animated version of the story that was made into a movie with Tom Hanks - but is it a good movie? That's up to you. I'll forever prefer the book. Please don't forget about the book!
(Sidenote: Keep an eye on your pets tonight.)
The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
These are just a few selected pages from the 1984 picture book, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg. I came across it once at the library and completely fell for the gorgeous illustrations.
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