The description below was contributed by:A visitor, on Nov 29, 1999 10:30:46AM Editor's Choice Item Rating
Author: Chris Van Allsburg
What age group is this book written for? 4 to 8 years
Category: Fiction
Brief Summary:
The Polar Express won the 1986 Caldecott Medal winner for best illustrations. It is the tale of a young boy lying awake on Christmas Eve who gets to take a trip to the North Pole with Santa Claus and some other lucky children. There is a special surprise for him when he gets to the North Pole.