The Polar Express: Mini Edition

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Hardcover
2014
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Late on Christmas Eve, after the town has gone to sleep, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole. When he arrives there, Santa offers him any gift he desires. The boy modestly asks for one bell from the reindeer's harness. It turns out to be a very special gift, for only believers in Santa can hear it ring. Magical glowing double spread pictures . . . an original and memorable book. - Guardian Evocative, realist pastels and atmospheric text. - Sunday Times A thrilling tale. - Independent

Synopsis

Late on Christmas Eve, after the town has gone to sleep, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole. When he arrives there, Santa offers him any gift he desires. The boy modestly asks for one bell from the reindeer's harness. It turns out to be a very special gift, for only believers in Santa can hear it ring. Magical glowing double spread pictures . . . an original and memorable book. - Guardian Evocative, realist pastels and atmospheric text. - Sunday Times A thrilling tale. - Independent

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Edition: Mini Edition
Publisher: Andersen Press
Published: 02 Oct 2014
ISBN 10: 178344181X
ISBN 13: 9781783441815
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
Book Overview: Mini hardback gift edition of this bestselling classic Christmas book.

Media Reviews

You could do no better. Bittersweet, beautifully told, trad book. * The New Review (Supp.To the Observer) Christmas Books 2014 *
A magical Christmas tale that is not to be missed and shared with all the family. * Lovereading4Kids *
Utterly perfect Christmas tale. One of the most atmospheric and perfectly paced Christmas stories ever written for children. * Read it Daddy! Blog *
A book to keep and remember. * Newbury Weekly News, Caroline Franklin *
This classic tale is beautifully illustrated and helps children understand the value of presents. * Smallish *

Author Bio

Chris van Allsburg lives in Providence, Rhode Island and lectures at the Rhode Island School of Design. He is a sculptor and artist, and twice winner of the Caldecott Medal, first for Jumanji, and then for The Polar Express. He has also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Illustrators in October 2009.