The Polar Express
By Van Allsburg, Chris
Themes flagged by parents·2
White
This book contains predominantly White people and/or the main character is White.
Male Protagonist
The leading character in this book is male.
Synopsis
1986 Caldecott Medal Winner
A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical trip to the North Pole . . . Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a desert of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the city atop the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish.
For millions of readers worldwide, this mysterious journey to the North Pole has become a beloved classic. In this 30th anniversary edition, the inimitable artistry of Chris Van Allsburg is revealed in a never-before-seen fashion, with a new jacket design and expanded interior layout. Includes author’s note, downloadable audio read by Liam Neeson, and golden "All Aboard" ornament.
A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical trip to the North Pole . . . Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a desert of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the city atop the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish.
For millions of readers worldwide, this mysterious journey to the North Pole has become a beloved classic. In this 30th anniversary edition, the inimitable artistry of Chris Van Allsburg is revealed in a never-before-seen fashion, with a new jacket design and expanded interior layout. Includes author’s note, downloadable audio read by Liam Neeson, and golden "All Aboard" ornament.
Details
- Illustrator
- Chris Van Allsburg
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
- ISBN-10
- 0544580141
- ISBN-13
- 9780544580145
- Reading age
- 2 – 8
- Grade level
- Pre-kindergarten – 3
- Pages
- 32
- Published
- 2015
- Added to shelf
- May 20, 2024