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The Polar Express (Hardcover)

by Chris Van Allsburg (Author) "On Christmas Eve, many years ago, I lay quietly in my bed..." (more)
Key Phrases: Polar Express
4.7 out of 5 stars  (232 customer reviews)

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Editorial Reviews
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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. 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.

Amazon.com Audiobook Review
The Polar Express book and CD gift set is a charming collage of enchanting sounds, lyrical words, and climatic storytelling. Read by Academy Award-winning actor William Hurt, author Chris Van Allsburg's children's classic--a winner of the Caldecott Medal--is accompanied by a handsome melody and the sweet sounds of sleigh bells, train whistles, and spirited cheers from hundreds of Santa's elves. The composition stirs the listener's imagination, bringing to life the magic of Christmas. Coupled with a hardcover book (and a special gift from Santa's sleigh), listeners can read along and gaze at luminescent drawings page after page. The Polar Express touches the imagination of those "who truly believe." (Running time: 11 minutes, one cassette) --Cate Bick --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details
  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (October 28, 1985)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0395389496
  • ISBN-13: 978-0395389492
  • Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.1 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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