the polar express book by chris van allsburg

The Polar Express rings with vitality and wonder.' Amazon.

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. Polar Express 30th Anniversary Edition: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids Hardcover Picture Book, Septemby Chris Van Allsburg (Author, Illustrator) 18,569 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 9.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 10.49 168 Used from 1.55 39 New from 5.10 8 Collectible from 18. Written and Illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg Paperback Septemby Van Allsburg (Author), Chris Van Allsburg (Author) 18,581 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 9.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 10.49 171 Used from 1.53 41 New from 4.80 7 Collectible from 18. And one couldn't ask for a more talented artist and writer to tell the story than Chris Van Allsburg. '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. '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 'The Polar Express is magic indeed.' The New York Times '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 27 books based on 5 votes: Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg. 'Even the most hardened Santa doubters might find in The Polar Express the faith to believe again.' American Bookseller

The polar express book by chris van allsburg