The Polar Express: The Journey Begins (An Early Reader) [Paperback]

Kitty Richards (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Polar Express: The Movie

For those Polar Express fans who are just beginning to read on their own, this books starts readers on an incredible journey.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Kitty Richards wrote the book Zack and Cody and Rugrats. She writes science fiction books. She is also the author of Phonics Comics: Meet the Sparkplugs and Phonics Comics: Twisted TAles for Innovative Kids.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (October 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0618477950
• ISBN-13: 978-0618477951
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,331,848 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Things Seen in the Movie., January 19, 2005

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tvtv3 "tvtv3" (Sorento, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Polar Express: The Movie: Keepsake Memory Book (Paperback)

The idea behind this short book is that Boy in the story puts together a memory/scrapbook to remember his adventures to the North Pole. The book includes selected photos from the movie along with other items (ticket stub, bottle cap, etc.) that have been imprinted in the album. The book is divided into several different sections that talk about things that were seen in the movie and fills in information about each one. The legend of the Christmas stocking and one of the many legends of the Christmas tree are included, as well as a scientific explanation of the aurora borealis, a recipe for hot chocolate, suggestions for making one's own wrapping paper, the difference between a caribou and reindeer, what makes a bell jingle, and several other things. Granted the book is a merchandising ploy. Nevertheless, there are just enough tasty nuggets of information that make it a notch above the average movie "memory" book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We love this little book!, October 22, 2004

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Dave M "Insurance Agent, Singer/Songwriter" (EVERETT, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Polar Express: The Movie: Shadowbook: An Interactive Shadow-Casting Bedtime Story (Spiral-bound)

I bought this for my 3 year-old daughter and the whole family loves it. The pictures look beautiful on the wall ... the darker the room, the better. Also, they look best if the flashlight is held so that reflected light (instead of direct) passes through the transparancies. Too bad it's only six pages long. I'd like to see more of this type of book. Magical for little ones.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and unusual, October 27, 2004

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Q. Byrd (Hawaii) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Polar Express: The Movie: Shadowbook: An Interactive Shadow-Casting Bedtime Story (Spiral-bound)

I purchased this book this afternoon, and have already read it to my three year old twice. The effects on the wall are beautiful. I do wish it were longer, and it takes some time to find the best angle, but a wonderful concept.