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Chris Van Allsburg signed The Polar Express 1st print HC book w/audio & ornament

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Item specifics

Condition
Like New: A book that has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust ...
Features
1st Edition
Special Attributes
Signed
ISBN
9780395389492
Book Title
Polar Express
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Item Length
11.7 in
Publication Year
1985
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.5 in
Author
Chris Van Allsburg
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Topic
Transportation / Railroads & Trains, Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent, General, People & Places / Polar Regions
Item Weight
19.2 Oz, 3.5 Oz
Item Width
9.3 in
Number of Pages
32 Pages

About this product

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
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1985
Topic
Transportation / Railroads & Trains, Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent, General, People & Places / Polar Regions
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Author
Chris Van Allsburg
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
19.2 Oz, 3.5 Oz
Item Length
11.7 in
Item Width
9.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Ages 2-3, under 2 Years
Dewey Edition
22
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."
Publication Date
1985-10-28
Lccn
85-010907
Grade from
Preschool
Age Range
4-7
Target Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Decimal
[E]
Grade to
Third Grade
Lc Classification Number
Pz7.V266po 1985
Copyright Date
1985

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