A review by papidoc
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

3.0

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.