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Product Identifiers
PublisherHoughton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
ISBN-100395389496
ISBN-139780395389492
eBay Product ID (ePID)597940
Product Key Features
Book TitlePolar Express
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1985
TopicTransportation / Railroads & Trains, Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent, General, People & Places / Polar Regions
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorChris Van Allsburg
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight3.5 Oz
Item Length11.7 in
Item Width9.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN85-010907
ReviewsThe 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., As always, the forms are sculptured, the perspectives as dazzling as they are audacious, the colors rich and elegant, the use of light and shadow masterly., "Even the most hardened Santa doubters might find in The Polar Express the faith to believe again." American Bookseller "As always, the forms are sculptured, the perspectives as dazzling as they are audacious, the colors rich and elegant, the use of light and shadow masterly." Horn Book Guide "The Polar Express is magic indeed." The New York Times "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 "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." Amazon.com, 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.
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToThird Grade
Dewey Decimal[E]
SynopsisA magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa., "The Polar Express "isa treasured holiday tradition.This lavish giftset includes aCD audio recording read by Liam Neeson, akeepsake "All Aboard" ornament, and a note from author Chris Van Allsburg. Awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1986, "The Polar Express "has soldmore than 7 million copies, become a classic holiday movie, andbeen translatedinto stage productions that take place across the United States during the holiday season.", The Polar Express is a treasured holiday tradition. This lavish gift set includes a CD audio recording read by Liam Neeson, a keepsake "All Aboard" ornament, and a note from author Chris Van Allsburg. Awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1986, The Polar Express has sold more than 7 million copies, become a classic holiday movie, and been translated into stage productions that take place across the United States during the holiday season.
LC Classification NumberPZ7.V266Po 1985
