About the Book: The Polar Express
Late on Christmas Eve 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 reindeers
harness. It turns out to be a very special gift, for only believers in Santa can
hear it ring.
About the Author: Chris Van Allsburg
Chris van Allsburg lives in Providence, Rhode Island and lectures at the Rhode
Island School of Design. He is a sculptor and artist, and twice winner of the
Caldecott Medal, first for Jumanji, and