The Polar Express 1985 1st Edition 1st Printing Hardcover DJ Chris Van Allsburg
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The Polar Express 1985 1st Edition 1st Printing Hardcover DJ Chris Van Allsburg
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A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- Picture Book
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Fiction
- Features
- Illustrated
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Vintage
- Yes
- ISBN
- 9780395389492
About this product
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
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
3.5 Oz
Item Length
11.7 in
Item Width
9.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
85-010907
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., "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.
Dewey Edition
22
TitleLeading
The
Grade From
Preschool
Grade To
Third Grade
Dewey Decimal
[E]
Synopsis
A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa., "The Polar Express "isa treasured holiday tradition.This lavish giftset includes aCD audio recording read by Liam Neeson, akeepsake "All Aboard" ornament, and a note from author Chris Van Allsburg. Awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1986, "The Polar Express "has soldmore than 7 million copies, become a classic holiday movie, andbeen translatedinto stage productions that take place across the United States during the holiday season.", The Polar Express is a treasured holiday tradition. This lavish gift set includes a CD audio recording read by Liam Neeson, a keepsake "All Aboard" ornament, and a note from author Chris Van Allsburg. Awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1986, The Polar Express has sold more than 7 million copies, become a classic holiday movie, and been translated into stage productions that take place across the United States during the holiday season.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.V266Po 1985
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- Jan 23, 2019Top favourable review
Classic children's book.
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Sloppy shipping.
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- Dec 31, 2020
Excellent kids' Christmas book about a train journey!
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- Dec 20, 2017
Perfect
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- Feb 18, 2020
Great replacement
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