Polar Express (Teacher's Guide, Grades 1-2) [Paperback]

Gloria Levine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 16, 2005

Time- saving, inspiring lesson plans provide a comprehensive novel unit-- created by teachers for teachers. The legwork is done for you. The chapter- by-chapter guides incorporate research-based high- order reading, writing and thinking activities( This is NOT the paperback novel.)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"One couldn't select a more delightful and exciting premise for a children's book than the tale of a young boy lying awake on Christmas Eve only to have Santa Claus sweep by and take him on a trip with other children to the North Pole. And one couldn't ask for a more talented artist and writer to tell the story than Chris Van Allsburg. Van Allsburg, a sculptor who entered the genre nonchalantly when he created a children's book as a diversion from his sculpting, won the 1986 Caldecott Medal for this book, one of several award winners he's produced. The Polar Express rings with vitality and wonder." the pictures may be the best he's done. There is nothing cute here, rather there is something I would have to call majestic. -- The New York Times Book Review, The sumptuous pastel effects-train lights seen through falling snow and a vertiginous overhead view, from Santa's sleigh, of his popular city-make this one of Van Allsburg's most treasured visions. --Newsweek

About the Author

Chris Van Allsburg is the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for Jumanji and The Polar Express, as well as the recipient of a Caldecott Honor Book for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. The author and illustrator of numerous picture books for children, he has also been awarded the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in children's literature. In 1982, Jumanji won the National Book Award and in 1996, it was made into a popular feature film. Chris Van Allsburg was formerly an instructor at the Rhode Island School of Design. He lives in Rhode Island with his wife and two children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 20 pages
• Publisher: Novel Units, Inc.; Tch edition (November 16, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561371963
• ISBN-13: 978-1561371969
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,002,184 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Polar Express Makes You Want to Believe!, April 30, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Polar Express (Teacher's Guide, Grades 1-2) (Paperback)

This is perhaps my favorite children's book of all-time. Van Allsburg is a master at creating the story Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Every time I read this book, I remember when I was younger, curled up with my mother, cookies and milk, on cold evenings in late December. Read this book. It will make you want to believe again.