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

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Product Description

In this innovative book, read about the train trip to the North Pole while using the special flashlight (included) to project six beautiful scenes on your wall.

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", 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.

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

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• 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: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #525,249 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Boring Beginning Then "The End", December 31, 2004

By	Shannon Murphy - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Polar Express: The Journey Begins (An Early Reader) (Paperback)

Unfortunately when this title includes "The Journey Begins", it is only referring to the opening scene of the movie. Most of the 32 pages picture a boy in his room with dark and subdued hues. The story does not proceed to the interior of the train and its colorful characters and spell-binding pace. It is very disappointing for the young reader to whom it is directed.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	tvtv3 "tvtv3" (Sorento, IL United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.