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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
4.5
Very cute but I'm not going to lie, I like the movie better.
Very cute but I'm not going to lie, I like the movie better.
“Found this on the seat of my sleigh. Fix that hole in your pocket.” Signed, “Mr. C.”
When I was in grade school the Kindergartners did a musical production of The Polar Express. The film had just come out, so I reckon that’s where we got most of our material and songs from. I don’t remember much about it or if I even had a part in the thing, but what I do remember is that our teacher read us this story once during story time and I really liked it.
Rereading it again as an adult was so much fun. Who doesn’t love a train ride to the North Pole on Christmas Eve? I found it funny that all of the kids had their jammies on whilst they were out and about at the Pole. There’s elves and Reindeer and Santa’s Sleigh! But don’t you think those kids were freezing? That’s a lot of to do just for the first gift of Christmas, but like can the other kids who haven’t gotten anything yet go back into the warm train?
Seriously though, it’s a great children’s story and a great Christmas story.
Rating: 4 Stars
When I was in grade school the Kindergartners did a musical production of The Polar Express. The film had just come out, so I reckon that’s where we got most of our material and songs from. I don’t remember much about it or if I even had a part in the thing, but what I do remember is that our teacher read us this story once during story time and I really liked it.
Rereading it again as an adult was so much fun. Who doesn’t love a train ride to the North Pole on Christmas Eve? I found it funny that all of the kids had their jammies on whilst they were out and about at the Pole. There’s elves and Reindeer and Santa’s Sleigh! But don’t you think those kids were freezing? That’s a lot of to do just for the first gift of Christmas, but like can the other kids who haven’t gotten anything yet go back into the warm train?
Seriously though, it’s a great children’s story and a great Christmas story.
Rating: 4 Stars
Awards Won: Caldecott Medal (1986), Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Nominee for Picture Book - Honor Book (1986), Kentucky Bluegrass Award (1987), Buckeye Children's Book Award for K-2 (1991), Nevada Young Readers' Award for Primary Category/Picture Book Category (1988), Little Archer Award (1986)
I love this story. This book is full of imagination and detail and hope and the importance of believing. The illustrations in this book tell a story of their own, which is the sign of a true Caldecott-worthy book.
I love this story. This book is full of imagination and detail and hope and the importance of believing. The illustrations in this book tell a story of their own, which is the sign of a true Caldecott-worthy book.
Cute story about the spirit of Christmas and true believers. Christmas magic at its best. The artwork is a bit lifelike and reminds me of Christmas during a simpler time.
The Polar Express has become a classic story to celebrate the Christmas holiday. This book was written and illustrated by Chris Vans Allsburg in 1985. It won the Caldecott Award in 1986 for its beautifully depicted illustrations.