The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg is a classic holiday story about a young boy who takes a magical train ride to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious conductor, a hobo, and Santa Claus himself. Through this
The Polar Express is a 1985 fantasy children's picture book written and illustrated by American author Chris Van Allsburg. Critics and various educators have described the book as a landmark in children's Christmas literature, and it is widely praised for its atmospheric illustrations by Van Allsburg himself and how it is a book about having faith. It was praised for its detailed illustrations and calm, relaxing storyline. For the work, Van Allsburg won the annual Caldecott Medal for illustration of an American children's picture book in 1986, his second after Jumanji.