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The Polar Express [With Cardboard Ornament] by Van Allsburg, Chris
by Van Allsburg, Chris | HC | Acceptable
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 0395389496
- Book Title
- Polar Express
- Item Length
- 11.7in
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
- Publication Year
- 1985
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.5in
- Genre
- Juvenile Fiction
- Topic
- Transportation / Railroads & Trains, Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent, General, People & Places / Polar Regions
- Item Width
- 9.3in
- Item Weight
- 3.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 32 Pages
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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
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Transportation / Railroads & Trains, Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent, General, People & Places / Polar Regions
Publication Year
1985
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
11.7in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
9.3in
Weight
19.2 Oz
Item Weight
3.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Age Range
4-7
Lc Classification Number
Pz7.V266po 1985
Publication Date
1985-10-28
Grade from
Preschool
Grade to
Third Grade
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."
Copyright Date
1985
Target Audience
Juvenile Audience
Lccn
85-010907
Dewey Decimal
[E]
Intended Audience
Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Ages 2-3, under 2 Years
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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- Jan 23, 2019Top favorable review
Classic children's book.
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- Dec 03, 2018Top critical review
- Jan 01, 2008
Teh Polar Express
- Dec 03, 2008
A train? Santa? In one book? YES!
- Mar 01, 2009
Award-winning book - story & artwork
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