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The Polar Express Big Book - by Chris Van Allsburg (Hardcover)

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  • This oversize edition of the Caldecott Medal-winning classic The Polar Express is perfect for sharing and reading aloud.A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical train to the North Pole . . .Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a barren desert of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the huge city standing alone at the top of the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish.For millions of readers around the world, this mysterious journey to the North Pole has become a beloved Christmas classic.The Polar Express is a Caldecott Medal winner, and reading the story together is a beloved holiday tradition held by generations of families.
  • 4-7 Years
  • 18.2" x 14.1" Hardcover
  • 32 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Holidays & Celebrations

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About the Book



For decades, this Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has been a treasured holiday classic and was the basis for the groundbreaking CGI-animated feature film from 2004 starring Tom Hanks. This sturdy big book is ideal for sharing and reading aloud. Full color.



Book Synopsis



This oversize edition of the Caldecott Medal-winning classic The Polar Express is perfect for sharing and reading aloud.

A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical train to the North Pole . . .

Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a barren desert of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the huge city standing alone at the top of the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish.

For millions of readers around the world, this mysterious journey to the North Pole has become a beloved Christmas classic.

The Polar Express is a Caldecott Medal winner, and reading the story together is a beloved holiday tradition held by generations of families. It has also become a favorite holiday movie and been translated into stage productions that take place across the United States during the holiday season.



Review Quotes




"Even the most hardened Santa doubters might find in The Polar Express the faith to believe again." American Bookseller

"As always, the forms are sculptured, the perspectives as dazzling as they are audacious, the colors rich and elegant, the use of light and shadow masterly." Horn Book Guide

"The Polar Express is magic indeed." The New York Times

"The sumptuous pastel effects-train lights seen through falling snow and a vertiginous overhead view, from Santa's sleigh, of his popular city-make this one of Van Allsburg's most treasured visions." Newsweek

"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. Van 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." Amazon.com --




About the Author



Chris Van Allsburg is the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for Jumanji and The Polar Express, as well as the recipient of a Caldecott Honor Book for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. The author and illustrator of numerous picture books for children, he has also been awarded the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in children's literature. In 1982, Jumanji was nominated for a National Book Award and in 1996, it was made into a popular feature film. Chris Van Allsburg was formerly an instructor at the Rhode Island School of Design. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife and two children.

Dimensions (Overall): 18.2 Inches (H) x 14.1 Inches (W) x .2 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-7 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Holidays & Celebrations
Publisher: Clarion Books
Theme: Christmas & Advent
Format: Hardcover
Author: Chris Van Allsburg
Language: English
Street Date: October 28, 2014
TCIN: 79230105
UPC: 9780544457980
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-2874
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.2 inches length x 14.1 inches width x 18.2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 2.5 pounds
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It's Big

3 out of 5 stars
flutter - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
When they state 'Big Book', they mean big, real big - it's 15" x 18". I wish they would have listed the dimensions in the product description.
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Assembled wrong

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Mahodges79 - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
This book came in and the pages are upside down and you have to read the book from the back of book. It’s not assembled right.
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