![]() ![]() Allsburg, a sculptor who entered the genre nonchalantly when he created a children's book as a diversion from his sculpting, won the 1986 Caldecott Medal for this book, one of several award winners he's produced. And one couldn't ask for a more talented artist and writer to tell the story than Chris Van Allsburg. One couldn't select a more delightful and exciting premise for a children's book than the tale of a young boy lying awake on Christmas Eve only to have Santa Claus sweep by and take him on a trip with other children to the North Pole. ![]() New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books of the Year "As always, the forms are sculptured, the perspectives as dazzling as they are audacious, the colors rich and elegant, the use of light and shadow masterly." - Horn Book ALA Notable Book A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa. ![]()
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