The Polar Express
The Polar Express
PreK to K
A boy boards a magical train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve and receives the first gift of Christmas. A timeless classic about believing.
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Queen of the Falls
Queen of the Falls
3rd to 5th grade
Annie Edson Taylor goes over Niagara Falls in a barrel at age 63 hoping for fame and fortune. Chris Van Allsburg's wry true story.
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The Stranger
The Stranger
3rd to 5th grade
Farmer Bailey takes in a mysterious stranger, and the season seems to pause while he is there. Chris Van Allsburg's eerie, beautiful fall classic.
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The Z Was Zapped: A Play in Twenty-Six Acts
The Z Was Zapped: A Play in Twenty-Six Acts
PreK to 1st grade
Each letter of the alphabet suffers a dramatic mishap, and kids guess what happened before turning the page. Chris Van Allsburg's dramatic art makes it unforgettable.
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