Written and Illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg
Published by Houghton Mifflin
ISBN: 0395389496
Rating: 7/10
The Polar Express is holiday favorite: the ideal fantasy of going to the North Pole. A mysterious train shows up on Christmas Eve and brings children to see Santa and his workshop. The reader follows the main character of a little boy who no longer believes in Santa and the innocent magic of Christmas. Throughout this trip his faith starts to strengthen, and by the end of the story it gives the message that seeing is not believing- believing is seeing. I believe this story is great for children of all ages. Although the plot is pretty predictable, this book is one that all children should experience not only to get them in the Christmas spirit, but to show them to that having a little faith is not a bad thing.
This classic children's book is great around the holiday time! It is a book that families can read together and enjoy the magic and fun within!
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