The Polar Express

ZBK Books
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Item specifics

Condition
Acceptable: A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the book cover but the book is still ...
Release Year
1985
ISBN
9780395389492
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About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
ISBN-10
0395389496
ISBN-13
9780395389492
eBay Product ID (ePID)
597940

Product Key Features

Book Title
Polar Express
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1985
Topic
Transportation / Railroads & Trains, Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent, General, People & Places / Polar Regions
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Author
Chris Van Allsburg
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
3.5 Oz
Item Length
11.7 in
Item Width
9.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
85-010907
Reviews
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., 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., "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, 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.
Dewey Edition
22
TitleLeading
The
Grade From
Preschool
Grade To
Third Grade
Dewey Decimal
[E]
Synopsis
A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa., "The Polar Express "isa treasured holiday tradition.This lavish giftset includes aCD audio recording read by Liam Neeson, akeepsake "All Aboard" ornament, and a note from author Chris Van Allsburg. Awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1986, "The Polar Express "has soldmore than 7 million copies, become a classic holiday movie, andbeen translatedinto stage productions that take place across the United States during the holiday season.", The Polar Express is a treasured holiday tradition. This lavish gift set includes a CD audio recording read by Liam Neeson, a keepsake "All Aboard" ornament, and a note from author Chris Van Allsburg. Awarded 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.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.V266Po 1985

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  • Most favourable review

    Classic children's book.

    I think it will become a children's Christmas classic movie and book for years to come. It is beautifully illustrated and has meaningful content.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: Wb1xjtVyTsG@Deleted

  • Most critical review

    Sloppy shipping.

    The book was more or less fine- a few tears on the jacket. But the packaging was a Digiorno pizza box that was tattered, smelly and sloppy. Spend the two minutes to pick up a free clean cardboard box from the grocery store vs one that had food directly in it. Just weird.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: olfcl0rcrxg@deleted

  • Excellent kids' Christmas book about a train journey!

    This book, a true classic, features a wonderful plot about a little boy named Chris going on a train on the night of Christmas Eve. It has excellent illustrations. It became a favorite as soon as I received it as a Christmas gift from my dad. (Thanks, Dad!) I'd recommend it to all fans of "The Polar Express" merchandise!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: salesgalore101

  • Perfect

    Although it didn’t come with the jacket cover as in the picture the book is in great condition and it’s a family favorite to read on Christmas Eve

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: betterworldbooks

  • Great replacement

    Great book it was the old publication just as I had wanted. Thank you

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: valhu_56