The Polar Express - Chris Van Allsburg

Late on Christmas Eve a boy boards a mysterious
train that waits for him: the Polar Express, bound for the North Pole.
When he arrives there, 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.

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.

"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."
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