The Polar Express
The Polar Express
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Late on Christmas Eve, after the town has gone to sleep, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole."Magical glowing double spread pictures . . . - Guardian"Evocative, realist pastels and atmospheric text." - Sunday Times"A thrilling tale." - Independent
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The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
Celebrate 40 years of The Polar Express with this special gold-foiled edition containing free read-along audio narrated by Liam Neeson! All aboard the Polar Express to the North Pole! Follow one boy's journey to receive 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. Will you hear Santa's sleigh-bell ring this Christmas? In this special anniversary edition, read along with Liam Neeson using the free QR code link to his audio narration of this true Christmas classic. 'Magical' Guardian 'Evocative and atmospheric' Sunday Times 'A thrilling tale' Independent ‘A nice treat to read to your young child’ Simon Mayo
"You could do no betterBittersweet, 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 *
"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 *
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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781783443338 |
| ISBN 10 | 1783443332 |
| Title | The Polar Express |
| Author | Chris Van Allsburg |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Year published | 1986-11-13 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Winner of Caldecott Medal. |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |