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for many reasons: the heartwarming story, the unforgettable characters, the beautiful setting, and yes, even the opening sequence that always makes us sob. We thought, since we love the finished product so much, that we also might love the concept art from the film’s visual development phase, and we were 100% right. Take a look at some of the awesome sketches, paintings, and doodles that went into the making of this Disney•Pixar modern classic:

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