When asked what he would want for Christmas, the boy doesn’t choose anything from Santa’s bag. It seems like it is a lucky day for our hero since he is selected. How excited the youngsters are with all of them hoping that they would be picked. In a ceremony held in town-square and in the elves’ attendance, Santa would gift the first gift that Christmas to one lucky youngster. The children are treated to goodies on their journey to the north pole where they are to meet Santa. Excited about the magical train, the boy climbs in and finds other youngsters having the time of their lives. It stars a young boy who wakes up on Christmas Eve only to discover a train right outside his house. The Polar Express is a children’s book that is sure to bring the Christmas spirit to young ones and adults alike. Currently, Allsburg lives in Rhode Island with his wife and children. His best works include The Polar Express, The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, and Jumanji. He also worked in the Rhode Island School of Design as an instructor before delving full time into writing. The talented author has two Caldecott Medals to his name as well as a host of other notable awards. While Allsburg seemed to shine in math and science while in school, it is amazing what he has done with the arts so far. Chris Van Allsburg is a children’s books author born on a farm in Michigan in 1949.
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