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ISBN: 0590998099

ISBN13: 9780590998093

The Polar Express

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Item: The Polar Express
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By Chris Van Allsburg

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Book Overview

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. 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. The Polar Express 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. 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. This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0590998099

ISBN13:9780590998093

Release Date:January 1996

Publisher:Scholastic

Length:32 Pages

Weight:1.17 lbs.

Related Subjects

Faith Friendship Imagination Self-Discovery Children's Literature Children's Children's Books Christmas Classics Education & Reference

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Rated 5 stars
Great Book!

By Cam, January 21, 2024 Verified Purchase

Received in great condition and as described. Very happy!

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Rated 1 stars
This is a picture book for toddlers

By Fickle, March 12, 2021 Verified Purchase

Only for small children

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Rated 5 stars
Just what i expected out of the quality I chose.

By Haylie, August 26, 2019 Verified Purchase

My kids love the movie and we decided to go ahead and read the book and we were not disappointed. Good quality, pictures are nice and it's quick and easy so toddlers don't get too bored sitting around.

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Rated 5 stars
Sophisticated Children's Christmas Book

By Thriftbooks.com User, January 9, 2000

My kids love the art and the story is enchanting.A wonderful train ride full of children who want to believe churns its way to the North Pole and a meeting with Santa. Keeping with traditon, Santa selects one boy to present the first present of Christmas to before he mounts to the sky to visit all the homes of good boys and girls. Rather than ask for a bike, or Pokemon or any other "big" gift, the boy asks for one of...

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Rated 5 stars
It is a great book, a wonderful Christmas adventure!

By Thriftbooks.com User, September 19, 1999

This book is great to read to your kids. The illustrations are beautiful. The story is full of Christmas magic. Your kids will love it!

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