Polar Express (Anniversary) - by Chris Van Allsburg (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br> Take a ride aboard the Polar Express in this award-winning, classic holiday story, complete with an ornament gift, perfect for every child's library. <p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br> Take a ride aboard the Polar Express in this award-winning, classic holiday story, complete with an ornament gift, perfect for every child's library. <p/> A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical train to the North Pole. The Polar Express makes its way to the city atop the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish. This is a story for all who believe in the spirit of Christmas and those who treasure the sound of a reindeer's silver bell. <p/><i>The Polar Express</i> is the 1986 Caldecott Medal winner, and reading the story together is a beloved holiday tradition held by generations of families. It was also made into an animated feature film starring Tom Hanks. <p/> In this special edition, the inimitable artistry of Chris Van Allsburg is highlighted with a new jacket design and expanded interior layout. Includes an author's note and downloadable audio read by Liam Neeson. <p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br> <br> "The best book about Santa."--<i>Entertainment Weekly</i> <p/> "The Polar Express is magic indeed. "--<i>The New York Times</i> <p/> "Allsburg's mix of meticulousness and mysticism is his own, and his quiet Christmas bell, now run, will not stop ringing."--Adam Gopnik, author of <i>The King in the Window</i> <p/> "The sumptuous pastel effects make this one of Van Allsburg's most treasured visions."--<i>Newsweek</i> <p/> "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."--<i>Horn Book Guide</i> <p/> "Even the most hardened Santa doubters might find in The Polar Express the faith to believe again."--<i>American Bookseller</i> <p/> 1986 Caldecott Medal Winner <br> A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year <br> ALA Notable Book for Children <br> Booklist Editors' Choice <br> Horn Book Fanfare Selection <br> Reading Rainbow Review Book <p/><br></br><p><b> About The Author </b></p></br></br> <b>Chris Van Allsburg</b> is the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for <i>Jumanji </i>and <i>The Polar Express</i>, and is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for <i>The Garden of Abdul Gasazi</i>. He lives on the North Shore of Boston. Visit his website at www.chrisvanallsburg.com.
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