The Polar Express

Written by Chris Van Allsburg Liam Neeson

Published in

About "The Polar Express"

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.

Genres
  • Picture Books
  • Childrens
  • Christmas
  • Fiction
  • Fantasy
  • Classics
  • Holiday
  • Adventure
  • Kids
  • Juvenile
awards
  • Caldecott Medal (1986)
  • Kentucky Bluegrass Award (1987)
  • Buckeye Children's Book Award for K-2 (1991)
  • Nevada Young Readers' Award for Primary Category/Picture Book Category (1988)
  • Little Archer Award (1986)
  • Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Nominee for Picture Book - Honor Book (1986)
ISBN 9780395389492 pages 32 publisher Houghton Mifflin series settings
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