The Polar Express

Resource Type

Book - Child

Description

"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 that 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 his book, one of several award winners he's produced. The Polar Express rings with vitality and wonder." From amazon.com

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)

Languages

English

ISBN

0395389496

Author

Chris Van Allsburg

Publication

1986 Houghton Mifflin

Availability

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