The Polar Express

Author: Chris Van Allsburg
Publisher: Andersen Press
ISBN: 9781783441815
Category : Christmas stories
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
Late on Christmas Eve, after the town has gone to sleep, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole. When he arrives there, Santa offers him any gift he desires. The boy modestly asks for one bell from the reindeer's harness. It turns out to be a very special gift, for only believers in Santa can hear it ring. "Magical glowing double spread pictures . . . an original and memorable book." - Guardian "Evocative, realist pastels and atmospheric text." - Sunday Times "A thrilling tale." - Independent

All Aboard the Polar Express

Author:
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618477920
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 28

Book Description
The Polar Express train visits the North Pole and passengers find out what the first gift of the season is going to be from Santa Claus.

The Art of the Polar Express

Author: Mark Cotta Vaz
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811846592
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The Art of The Polar Express celebrates the transformation of Chris Van Allsburg's celebrated children's book The Polar Express into a full-length, animated feature film through a fascinating collection of concept art, production storyboards, and computer-generated renderings. Production designer Doug Chiang shares his original, never-before-seen artwork that evolved into the final motion picture. Weaving these pieces together are candid interviews with the star-studded cast and crew, including Robert Zemeckis and his team of filmmaking visionaries, that deliver rare insight into the film as they divulge the secrets behind their creative process.

The Magic Journey

Author: Tracey West
Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers
ISBN: 9780618477883
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.

Keepsake Memory Book

Author: Melissa Morgan
Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers
ISBN: 9780618477890
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Presents facts and projects relating to Christmas, the North Pole, and Santa Claus, based on the holiday movie.

The Polar Bear Express

Author: Debbie Dadey
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481402609
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Wanting to help a lost baby polar bear return home, Kiki Coral and her mermaid friends worry that the cost of the bear's transportation will prevent them from seeing a concert performance of their favorite boy band.

The Black Jacks

Author: Jason Manning
Publisher: Signet Book
ISBN: 9780451191410
Category : Comanche Indians
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
It was the young Republic of Texas's worst nightmare come true. The scattered comanche bands had united into a mighty fighting force under a single great warrior chief, and were sweepin in over the vast Texas plains.

Jumanji

Author: Chris Van Allsburg
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0547769997
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
The game under the tree looked like a hundred others Peters and Judy had at home. But they were bored and restless and, looking for something interesting to do, thought they'd give Jumanji a try. Little did they know when they unfolded its ordinary-looking playing board that they were about to be plunged into the most exciting and bizare adventure of their lives. In his second book for children, Chris Van Allsburg again explores the ever-shifting line between fantasy and reality with this story about a game that comes startingly to life. His marvelous drawings beautifully convey a mix of the everyday and the extraordinary, as a quiet house is taken over by an exotic jungle.

Annie and the Wild Animals

Author: Jan Brett
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 039916104X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
A lively tale sure to be loved by fans of The Mitten Originally published in 1985, Annie and the Wild Animals is back in a large hardcover format with a striking new jacket that makes this new edition the perfect gift for young readers. Annie's cat, Taffy, disappears and she is lonely. She looks for a friendly, furry pet near the woods, but a giant moose, a grumpy bear and others show up to eat her corn cakes until they are all gone. They leave, and to Annie's surprise, out of the woods comes Taffy with her three new kittens.

Bear Stays Up for Christmas

Author: Karma Wilson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442436751
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
Celebrate the holidays with Bear and his friends in this sweet picture book from bestselling author Karma Wilson! Bear’s friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas! So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up stockings, and sing Christmas songs. Bear stays up—by discovering that giving is one of the best Christmas presents of all!