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The Polar Express

The Polar Express

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Author: Chris Van Allsburg
Brand: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN
Category: Book

List Price: $18.95
Buy Used: $0.82
You Save: $18.13 (96%)



New (78) Used (121) Collectible (34) from $0.82

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 241 reviews
Sales Rank: 6095

Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 9.1 x 0.5

MPN: HO395389496
ISBN: 0395389496
UPC: 046442389495
EAN: 9780395389492
ASIN: 0395389496

Publication Date: October 28, 1985
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Condition: Dust jacket shows wear, but pages clean. Taped. pre-scans - books (Books may or may not include additional materials such as CD's, cassettes, cards, dust jacket, etc. All our books are previously owned and may contain inscriptions, pen or pencil markings, underlineing or hightlighting. Please inquire prior to purchase for specific conditions.) All items ship out via USPS within 48 hours during normal business hours, excluding holidays. Please provide correct address for USPS delivery.

Features:
  • Christmas Accessories
  • For use with your scale model railroad

Also Available In:

  • Hardcover - The Polar Express
  • Hardcover - The Polar Express Gift Set
  • Hardcover - The Polar Express: Gift Set
  • Audio Cassette - The Polar Express
  • CD-ROM - Polar Express, Multimedia Edition
  • Hardcover - The Polar Express Deluxe Gift Package
  • Hardcover - The Polar Express Gift Set
  • Audio Cassette - The Polar Express
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  • Paperback - Polar Express (Teacher's Edition)

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa

Amazon.com Review
One couldn't select a more delightful and exciting premise for a children's book than the tale of a young boy lying awake on Christmas Eve only to have Santa Claus sweep by and take him on a trip with other children to the North Pole. And one couldn't ask for a more talented artist and writer to tell the story than Chris Van Allsburg. Allsburg, a sculptor who entered the genre nonchalantly when he created a children's book as a diversion from his sculpting, won the 1986 Caldecott Medal for this book, one of several award winners he's produced. The Polar Express rings with vitality and wonder.


Customer Reviews:   Read 236 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars The Polar Express   January 6, 2009
The theme plus the art work of this book are well worth having. To know that it developed into a really frist class animated video with a lesson which is ageless is truly worth thinking about.


5 out of 5 stars Excellent Caldecott book   January 2, 2009
This one deserves every award it gets. The text is magical and lyrical, the illustrations are gorgeous, and the story is simple and beautiful. My kids LOVE it.

This book is so much better than the DVD. It is hard to believe they are telling the same story. The DVD is full of the conductor, the tramp, the engineers, the wild ride. The book has none of that. The book simply tells about the journey, the gift, and the belief.

I get a little lump in my throat every time I get to the end. It is a wonderful book.



5 out of 5 stars Wilson09   December 21, 2008
Young or old, everyone should have a copy of "The Polar Express" in their home. Inspiring and uplifting in a simplistic way.


5 out of 5 stars Every child needs this book   December 16, 2008
This book is a great child's book. We took our grandsons to the Polar Express in Bryson City, NC this past weekend. We gave them the book on the train ride, and Santa autographed the books for them. They both love the story. Going for a Christmas train ride on the Polar Express was a fantastic experience for them. It made the book so real.


5 out of 5 stars Essential for Children   November 26, 2008
This the best book ever! I have very fond memories of it myself, growing up. I had the gift set too! I loved holding the bell! I am now a teacher, one day hope to be a mother and it is a must have for anyone with children!!! Amazon has the best price around! Highly recommended! Great gift item too! I bought two: one for me and one for my nephew!

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