Description

This beautiful hardcover edition of The Polar Express is the perfect gift for all thoseof any agewho believe, come Christmas Eve, that they too will hear the sweet sound of a reindeer’s silver bell. This edition includes a keepsake ornament.

A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical train to the North Pole . . .

Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a barren desert of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the huge city standing alone at the top of the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish.

For millions of readers around the world, this mysterious journey to the North Pole has become a beloved Christmas classic. In this thirtieth-anniversary edition, the inimitable artistry of Chris Van Allsburg is showcased with a bold new jacket design and expanded interior layout.

The Polar Express is a Caldecott Medal winner, and reading the story together is a beloved holiday tradition held by generations of families. It has also become a favorite holiday movie and been translated into stage productions that take place across the United States during the holiday season.

Awards:

• Caldecott Medal
• New York Times Best Illustrated Book
• Reading Rainbow Book
• Horn Book Fanfare
• ALA Notable Childrens Book

Chris Van Allsburgis one of Americas most innovative picture book creators. He was awarded the Caldecott Medal forJumanjiandThe Polar Express and received a Caldecott Honor for his very first book,The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. He has received the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in childrens literature, a National Book Award, and a Society of Illustrators Lifetime Achievement Award, among other honors. He lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Visit him at chrisvanallsburg.com.

Author/Illustrator: Chris Van AllsburgFormat:HardcoverProduct dimensions:32 pages, 9″ H x 11″ W x 1″ LPublished:September 15, 2015Publisher:HarperCollins,Clarion BooksRecommended for ages 4-8.