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The Polar Express
A boy boards a magical train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve
1985Slow paceHopeful
What it is about
A boy lies awake on Christmas Eve and hears a train outside. It takes him and other children to the North Pole, where he receives a very special gift.
Who will enjoy it
Families who want a magical holiday read-aloud.
What you will get
A dreamy winter journey that fills a child with the wonder of Christmas Eve.
Facts
Genre
Children’s Books · Christmas · Wonder · Belief
Best for
Ages 5–6
Length
32 pages · about 5 minutes read aloud
More about this book
Who
A boy and a conductor.
World
A snowy night and the North Pole.
What makes it different
Luminous paintings make the trip feel real.
Feel
Magical and quiet.
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