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Chris Van Allsburg, born on June 18, 1949, is a renowned American illustrator. His works are known for their unique style and rich imagination, particularly for his illustrations in children's literature. Van Allsburg's artwork often features a mysterious and dreamlike atmosphere, beloved by readers worldwide.

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“Though I’ve grown old, the bell still rings for me as it does for all who truly believe.”

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Book:The Polar Express

Source: The Polar Express

“The Polar Express began with the idea of a train standing alone in the woods. I asked myself, What if a boy gets on that train? Where does he go?”

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Author:Chris Van Allsburg

“At one time, most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed, it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I've grown old, the bell still rings for me, as it does for all who truly believe.”

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Book:The Polar Express

Source: The Polar Express

“The Polar Express was the easiest of my picture book manuscripts to write... Once I realized the train was going to the North Pole, finding the story seemed less like a creative effort than an act of recollection. I felt, like the storys narrator, that I was remembering something, not making it up.”

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Author:Chris Van Allsburg

“The Polar Express is about faith, and the power of imagination to sustain faith. It's also about the desire to reside in a world where magic can happen, the kind of world we all believed in as children, but one that disappears as we grow older.”

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Author:Chris Van Allsburg

About the Author

Born: June 18, 1949
Known for: Illustrator
Quotes: 31

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