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The Polar Express 1985 1st Edition 1st Printing Hardcover DJ Chris Van Allsburg
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eBay item number:296402494662
Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- Picture Book
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Fiction
- Features
- Illustrated
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Vintage
- Yes
- ISBN
- 9780395389492
- Book Title
- Polar Express
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
- Item Length
- 11.7 in
- Publication Year
- 1985
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.5 in
- Genre
- Juvenile Fiction
- Topic
- Transportation / Railroads & Trains, Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent, General, People & Places / Polar Regions
- Item Weight
- 19.2 Oz, 3.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 9.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 32 Pages
About this product
Product Information
A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa.
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
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
19.2 Oz, 3.5 Oz
Item Length
11.7 in
Item Width
9.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Ages 2-3, under 2 Years
Dewey Edition
22
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., "The Polar Express Is Magic Indeed.", "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.", "Even the Most Hardened Santa Doubters Might Find in the Polar Expressthe Faith to Believe Again.", "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., "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."
Publication Date
1985-10-28
Lccn
85-010907
Grade from
Preschool
Age Range
4-7
Target Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Decimal
[E]
Grade to
Third Grade
Lc Classification Number
Pz7.V266po 1985
Copyright Date
1985
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- 23 Jan, 2019Most favourable review
Classic children's book.
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- 04 Dec, 2018Most critical review
- 01 Jan, 2008
Teh Polar Express
- 03 Dec, 2008
A train? Santa? In one book? YES!
- 02 Mar, 2009
Award-winning book - story & artwork
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