This book. I love The Polar Express so much, even now as an adult. The full page artwork is stunning, the story very moving and unique, and it is just plain fun. I also love that Liam Neeson has done a reading of the story, it sounds perfect for that feeling of wonder you have as a kid waking up on Christmas morning. Being able to hear Santa on the rooftop has long been a part of the legend, but this book takes the idea of "hearing" is believing, one step farther. ( )

This story is a beautiful tale of imagination and childlike wonder. A little boy is taken on a wild christmas journey fueled by joy and belief in the Christmas spirit. ( )

Independent Reading Level: 2nd Grade
Awards/Honors: Caldecott Medal ( )

Read it for the story, for the beautiful pictures, for the fact that Tom Hanks was in the movie, or read it to a child to provide them with a magical experience they will not forget. Christmas classic even more special to me because my husband and his brothers played little league baseball with Chris Van when he was growing up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is audio version with Liam Neeson's voice. Pajamas and hot chocolate recommended. ( )

Read it for the story, for the beautiful pictures, for the fact that Tom Hanks was in the movie, or read it to a child to provide them with a magical experience they will not forget. Christmas classic even more special to me because my husband and his brothers played little league baseball with Chris Van when he was growing up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is audio version with Liam Neeson's voice. Pajamas and hot chocolate recommended. ( )