The Polar Express: The Movie: Shadowbook: An Interactive Shadow-Casting Bedtime Story [Spiral-bound]

Melissa Morgan (Author), Heidi Cho (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Polar Express: The Movie

In this innovative book, read about the train trip to the North Pole and project six beautiful scenes on your wall. Flashlight not included.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Heidi Cho is a contributor to The Polar Express: The Movie: Shadowbook.

Chris Van Allsburg is the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for Jumanji and The Polar Express, and the Caldecott Honor for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. He has also been awarded the

Regina Medal, for lifetime achievement in children’s literature. He lives in Rhode Island with his wife and two children. Visit his website at www.chrisvanallsburg.com.

Melissa J. Morgan lives in New York, New York. 

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Spiral-bound: 6 pages
• Publisher: HMH Books (October 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0618477934
• ISBN-13: 978-0618477937
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,169,004 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.