Author:
Chris Van Allsburg

Number of pages:
32

Does the book have pictures?
Yes

What age group is this book written for?
Elementary School

Category:
Fiction

Brief summary:
A Christmas Eve train ride rekindles any readers in the belief of Santa Claus.

This is the tale of a young boy lying awake on Christmas Eve when Santa Claus sweeps by to take him on a trip with other children to the North Pole.

1986 Caldecott Medal winner for best American children's picture book of the year.