The Polar Express Big Book: A Caldecott Award Winner Contributor(s): Van Allsburg, Chris (Author), Van Allsburg, Chris (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0544457986 ISBN-13: 9780544457980 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $26.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas & Advent - Juvenile Fiction | Transportation - Railroads & Trains - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic |
Dewey: E |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 18.1" W x 14.1" (2.70 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Holiday - Christmas |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: For decades, The Polar Express has been a treasured holiday classic. This sturdy, oversized hardcover edition is perfect for sharing and reading aloud. |
Contributor Bio(s): Van Allsburg, Chris: - Chris Van Allsburg is the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for Jumanji and The Polar Express, as well as the recipient of a Caldecott Honor Book for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. The author and illustrator of numerous picture books for children, he has also been awarded the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in children's literature. In 1982, Jumanji was nominated for a National Book Award and in 1996, it was made into a popular feature film. Chris Van Allsburg is a former instructor at the Rhode Island School of Design. Visit him at chrisvanallsburg.com. |