"Even the most hardened Santa doubters might find in The Polar
Express the faith to believe again." American Bookseller
"As always, the forms are sculptured, the perspectives as dazzling
as they are audacious, the colors rich and elegant, the use of
light and shadow masterly." Horn Book Guide
"The Polar Express is magic indeed." The New York Times
"The sumptuous pastel effects-train lights seen through falling
snow and a vertiginous overhead view, from Santa's sleigh, of his
popular city-make this one of Van Allsburg's most treasured
visions." Newsweek
"One couldn't select a more delightful and exciting premise for a
children's book than the tale of a young boy lying awake on
Christmas Eve only to have Santa Claus sweep by and take him on a
trip with other children to the North Pole. And one couldn't ask
for a more talented artist and writer to tell the story than Chris
Van Allsburg. Van Allsburg, a sculptor who entered the genre
nonchalantly when he created a children's book as a diversion from
his sculpting, won the 1986 Caldecott Medal for this book, one of
several award winners he's produced. The Polar Express rings with
vitality and wonder." Amazon.com
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