Van Allsburg. This is the award-winning, heart-warming tale of a young boy who travels to the North Pole on Christmas Eve aboard The Polar Express, a glorious steam-powered passenger train. The trip is full of sweets, new friends and intrigue as the steam train speeds through the snowy night on its way to a surprising meeting with Santa. 32 pages, 16 color illustrations, 11¾"x 9¼", hardcover. #0R01792