The Polar Express Chris Van Allsburg

Name: The Polar Express By Chris Van Allsburg
SKU: 9781783445684
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The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

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Summary

Late one Christmas Eve, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole. When he arrives, Santa offers him any gift he desires. The boy modestly asks for one bell from the reindeer's harness. It turns out to be a very special gift, for only believers in Santa can hear it ring.

The Polar Express Summary

The Polar Express: Picture Book and CD by Chris Van Allsburg

Discover The Polar Express, a true Christmas classic story book with audio CD read by Liam Neeson! "Magical" Guardian "Evocative and atmospheric" Sunday Times "A thrilling tale" Independent All aboard the Polar Express to the North Pole! Follow one boy's journey to recieve a very special gift from Santa himself: a bell that only true believers in Father Christmas can hear ring. Discover the beloved Christmas classic that inspired the blockbuster family favourite movie starring Tom Hanks.

The Polar Express Reviews

"You could do no better. Bittersweet, beautifully told, trad book." * The New Review (Supp.To the Observer) Christmas Books 2014 *
"A magical Christmas tale that is not to be missed and shared with all the family." * Lovereading4Kids *
"Utterly perfect Christmas tale. One of the most atmospheric and perfectly paced Christmas stories ever written for children." * Read it Daddy! Blog *
"A book to keep and remember." * Newbury Weekly News, Caroline Franklin *
"This classic tale is beautifully illustrated and helps children understand the value of presents." * Smallish *

About Chris Van Allsburg

Chris van Allsburg lives in Providence, Rhode Island and lectures at the Rhode Island School of Design. He is a sculptor and artist, and twice winner of the Caldecott Medal, first for Jumanji, and then for The Polar Express. He has also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Illustrators in October 2009.

Additional information

Sku

GOR008877368

ISBN 13

9781783445684

ISBN 10

1783445688

Title

The Polar Express: Picture Book and CD by Chris Van Allsburg

Author

Chris Van Allsburg

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Andersen Press Ltd

Year published

2017-10-05

Number of pages

Prizes

Winner of Caldecott Medal.

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us