The Polar Express
Readers rate it 4.2 (149 on Hardcover)
32 pages · Released 1985 · Houghton Mifflin
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A note for parents
The Polar Express is a beloved Caldecott Medal–winning picture book that celebrates wonder, belief, and the magic of Christmas. The story centers on a magical train journey with minimal conflict and a heartwarming message about faith and joy. The illustrations are atmospheric and may feel slightly eerie to very young children, but there is no genuine danger or disturbing content.
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From the publisher
A magical train ride on nochebuena (Christmas Eve) takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from San Nicolás. A magical train ride on nochebuena (Christmas Eve) takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from San Nicolás.
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- San Nicolás
- nochebuena
- Christmas Eve
- Santa Claus
- Navidad
- Spanish language books
- Juvenile fiction
- Fiction
- Spanish language materials
- Ficción juvenil
- Caldecott Medal
- Bilingual
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ISBN 9780395389492 · Houghton Mifflin