By Chris Van Allsburg (author)
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This atmospheric story is a firm favourite for Christmas reading, reissued here in this mini-edition stocking filler. A magical Christmas tale that is not to be missed and shared with all the family.
Discover The Polar Express, a true Christmas classic, with this gifty, miniature hardback edition. "Magical" Guardian "Evocative and atmospheric" Sunday Times "A thrilling tale" Independent All aboard the Polar Express to the North Pole! Follow one boy's journey to recieve a very special gift from Santa himself: a bell that only true believers in Father Christmas can hear ring.
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Discover the beloved Christmas classic that inspired the blockbuster family favourite movie starring Tom Hanks.
'Utterly perfect Christmas tale. One of the most atmospheric and perfectly paced Christmas stories ever written for children.' Read it Daddy! Blog
'You could do no better. Bittersweet, beautifully told, trad book.' The New Review (Supp.To the Observer) Christmas Books 2014
Magical glowing double spread pictures ... an original and memorable book. Guardian
Evocative, realist pastels and atmospheric text. Sunday Times
A thrilling tale. Independent
Stunning and exciting ... deeply painterly scenes express the wonder and imagination still fresh in childhood. Growing Point
A powerfully atmospheric story with a dreamlike quality that will remain with young readers. Books for Keeps
Chris van Allsburg lives in Providence, Rhode Island and lectures at the Rhode Island School of Design. He is a sculptor and artist, who first won the Caldecott Medal for Jumanji and then won it again for Polar Express .
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Discover The Polar Express, a true Christmas classic, with this gifty, miniature hardback edition. "Magical" Guardian "Evocative and atmospheric" Sunday Times "A thrilling tale" Independent All aboard the Polar Express to the North Pole!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Polar Express and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-6 years old
The Polar Express features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Books for Babies and Toddlers, Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
Hardback, Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Polar Express was written by Chris Van Allsburg and published by Andersen Press an imprint of Andersen Press Ltd
The Polar Express has 32 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
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