Awards: 1986 Caldecott Medal Book; New York Times Best Illustrated; Children's Books of the Year; ALA Notable Book for Children; Booklist Editors' Choice; Horn Book Fanfare Selection; Reading Rainbow Review Book.
Chris Van Allsburg’s books have never ceased to amaze my students or me through his deep illustrations and well-worded text. His stories tend to enthrall and engage all readers no matter the age. Polar Express is no exception. The story of the little boy who doubts whether there is a Santa, yet climbs on board the train to the North Pole to see Santa and get a gift to only lose it, is one that is timeless. When this book first came out, it was the illustrations that made me purchase it, but it is the story that makes me read to it my children, grandchildren, and students every year. Just like the movie Miracle on 34th Street, Polar Express helps give credence to Santa and bring back memories during the Christmas season.
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