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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
Re-read 2020! My absolute favorite Christmas story/picture book! It isn't Christmas without the Polar Express!
I am probably the only person on the planet with a child that has never read this or seen the movie, but hey! I did it! I bought this as a gift for my 4 year old daughter and we read it last night. It was a very cute Christmas story about the magic of believing in Santa. The pictures in the book were nice works of art, but not overly engaging for children I thought.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The Polar Express was OK, but it didn't grab me as much as it seems to have others, possibly because it wasn't one of the Christmas books of my childhood. I liked the artwork much more than the story. The story had all of the elements of a pretty good heartwarming tale of Christmas, but greatly simplified for children. Each time I have read it, it has been for children. Today it was for our Primary Christmas party. I quite enjoyed sitting in a big chair with children gathered all around sitting on the floor in front of me, and reading to them!
I recommend it to anyone who has small children who will sit still long enough for a story...I think they'll love it.
I recommend it to anyone who has small children who will sit still long enough for a story...I think they'll love it.