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The Polar Express: A Caldecott Award Winner― Great for Holiday and Christmas Reading or Gifting

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It has been forty years since The Polar Express made its first trip to the North Pole. Now readers can experience the classic holiday story with gorgeous new reproductions of Chris Van Allsburg's award-winning artwork.The enduring Christmas classic as it was always meant to be seen.For millions of readers around the world, the story of a boy's mysterious journey to the North Pole has become an enduring part of their Christmas traditions. This fortieth anniversary edition of The Polar Express reproduces the book's artwork more faithfully than ever before—a must-have for lifelong fans and the newest generation experiencing the story for the first time! Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books


Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 15, 2015


Edition ‏ : ‎ Anniversary


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0544580141


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 45


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2+ years, from customers


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.38 x 0.38 x 9 inches


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  • Great gift.
Format: Hardcover
Great gift for the grandkids. Beautiful book and lovely story. Much better than the movie, we think. The ornament is lovely too.
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2025 by Good introduction to the home swap world

  • Perfect for Christmas traditions
Format: Hardcover
I love this book so much. Growing up my dad would pick out 3-5 books and display them and then let us pick one to read on Christmas Eve so of course when I had a daughter I wanted to have the same books for her to read on Christmas Eve. The art in this book is lovely and rich. It just feels like Christmas and the winter time. The pages are buttery and thick. Overall I highly recommend this book for family traditions during the holidays. It terms of reading allowed the font size is around a 14 (see photo) and the story itself is not too long. The pages are big and bright so perfect for kids to see while you are reading. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2025 by Georganna Georganna

  • A must-have childhood book for Christmas!
Format: Hardcover
As a kid, my mom and I would watch The Polar Express movie every year for Christmas. The movie always brings a tear to my eye. When I got pregnant with my son, I knew we had to get The Polar Express in a book to read with him on Christmas Eve. I got this and the classic ‘The Night Before Christmas’ book. The artwork in this book is fantastic, classic and full of the Christmas vibe. I got emotional going through it upon its arrival, imagining reading it to my son. I can’t wait for Christmas, to bring all the joy to life for my son and share bits of my childhood with him! Get this book! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2025 by Randi

  • A Timeless Christmas Classic That Never Loses Its Magic 🎄✨
Format: Hardcover
After years of reading this every December, I can honestly say The Polar Express has become one of those rare books that truly holds up over time—the story is calm, magical, and quietly meaningful, with illustrations that feel almost cinematic and invite kids to linger on each page; it’s especially lovely for cozy nighttime reading and works well for a wide age range since younger kids enjoy the visuals while older kids start to grasp the deeper theme about belief and wonder, though it is more reflective than action-packed, so it’s best for slower, intentional read-aloud moments rather than high-energy storytime. I highly recommend this item & I hope this review is helpful 👍🏻 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2025 by Cece - Honest & Verified Reviews ✨ Cece - Honest & Verified Reviews ✨

  • Beautiful Classic
Format: Hardcover
Classic Christmas story and my son really enjoyed the beautiful pictures! We read multiple times over the holiday season.
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2026 by Liz Delorme

  • Must-have book for grandchildren at Christmas
Format: Hardcover
Classic story with beautiful pictures. Not several for my grandchildren to take on our Polar Express train ride in Palestine, Texas.
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2025 by Perfect for the office that is constantly changing temp.

  • Classic Book
Format: Hardcover
The book is a classic. The art is so nostalgic and I am excited to read this with my little one. It does come with an ornament, but it is made of super thin plastic, almost like cardboard. It is not good quality and isn't anything special. It is just an extra though, so it doesn't take away from the book or the purchase itself. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2025 by Melissa Melissa

  • Beautiful Book
Format: Hardcover
Gave it to a neighborhood 7 year old who loves the book.
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2025 by Anna W.

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