the polar express book by chris van allsburg

Includes author's note, downloadable audio read by Liam Neeson, and golden 'All Aboard' ornament. In strange and moving shades of full color art, Chris Van Allsburg creates an otherwordly classic of the Christmas season.Īwarded 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. The mother of the boy admires the bell, but laments that it is broken-for you see, only believers can hear the sound of the bell. Author: Chris Van Allsburg Publisher: Houghton, Mifflin Co., Boston, 1985 Binding: Hardcover Condition: Fine Size: 8vo Attributes: First Edition. 'When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

On Christmas morning, the boy finds the bell under the tree. The boy modestly asks for one bell from the harness of the reindeer. When he arrives, Santa offers the boy any gift he desires. Late one Christmas Eve after the town has gone to sleep, the boy boards the mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole. About the Book Take a ride aboard the Polar Express in this award-winning, classic holiday story, complete with an ornament gift, perfect for every childs. All aboard the Polar Express to the North Pole Follow one boys journey to receive a very special gift from.

The polar express book by chris van allsburg