The Polar Express Book
The Polar Express Book

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Book The Polar Express

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Get cosy this Christmas and read the classic Christmas story The Polar Express! Written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg, it's the perfect enchanting story for any Christmas lover of any age!

Late on Christmas Eve, after the town has gone to sleep, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole. When he arrives there, Santa offers him any gift he desires. The boy modestly asks for one bell from the reindeer's harness. It turns out to be a very special gift, for only believers in Santa can hear it ring!

Caldecott Medal Winner, 1986

"Magical glowing double spread pictures... an original and memorable book." - Guardian

Best for 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 years

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Author: Chris Van Allsburg

Illustrator: Chris Van Allsburg

Publisher: Andersen Press

Language: English

Paperback: 16 pages

ISBN-10: ‎1839130539

ISBN-13: ‎978-1839130533

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.

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✨ Experiencing Traditions

Nurture a heartwarming sense of appreciation for family, community, or cultural traditions. This product forges a better appreciation of these customs — passed down between generations — and a richer understanding of our shared humanity and heritage.
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