Van Allsburg Library. Chris Van Allsburg is the author and illustrator of sixteen books for children. He is also the winner of two Caldecott Medals and one Caldecott Honor. THE POLAR EXPRESS comes to life at the Big South Fork Scenic Railway! Experience the magic of THE POLAR EXPRESS inspired by the award winning book by Chris Van Allsburg. 99 1986 Caldecott Medal Winner 12 million copies sold worldwide A New York Times Best Illustrated Book A New York Times Bestseller. For millions of readers worldwide, this mysterious journey to the North Pole has become a beloved classic. Polar Express 30th anniversary edition [Chris Van Allsburg on Amazon. FREE shipping on qualifying offers. 1986 Caldecott Medal Winner A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical trip to the North Pole. Through dark forests Well, are you coming? Rail Events Productions is proud to announce THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride is returning to historic Chicago Union Station this holiday season. The Polar Express summary of box office results, charts and release information and related links. THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elements Warner Bros. (s18) Website powered by PMCJAXPMCJAX Well, are you coming? Inspired by the hit movie, this holiday favorite comes to life as you and your family take a magical trip on THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride. The arrival of a steam engine the Polar Express on the boys quiet street is startling and wonderful enough to make readers gasp out loud. The Polar Express locomotive is equipped with our LionChief remote system and Lionel RailSounds. In addition, this locomotive allows you to choose between three operation modes giving you the flexibility to run your locomotive by LionChief remote, by transformer or by your DCC system. The story of The Polar Express is being theatrically recreated so you and your family can be immersed in the sights, sounds and intrigue of this classic childrens tale. Prepare to be surrounded by the magic and wonder of the holiday season! November 1011 1418 Show Times: 5: 00PM, 6: 30PM 8: 00PM Countdown to Christmas! Be sure you get your favorite seats to ride 2015 THE POLAR EXPRESS! Call our Group Sales department to book your family, office or holiday party on THE POLAR EXPRESS Olympia Fields Park District offers activities for all ages and interests including: Special Events Zumba Trips Summer Camp Watercolors Bridge. Please click here to see our full brochure for the complete listing of this seasons programs. THE POLAR EXPRESS Beanie Bear Blanket Combo Get the combo and save! Pure white rose fabric with embroidered PE seal on the pad of his left foot. Here is a very special chance for you and the entire family to experience the magic of The Polar Express, the classic childrens book by Chris Van Allsburg. The Durbin Greenbrier Valley Railroad is proud to announce its partnership with Rail Events Inc. (through Warner Brothers Consumer Products, Inc. ) to bring the officially licensed train ride event to Elkins, West Virginia this coming holiday season. Polar Express Transportation is a refrigerated, chilled and frozen LTL and FTL carrier offering transportation and warehousing services in Canada and the U. THE POLAR EXPRESS Pajamas Book Now Available! Keep warm and cozy while riding THE POLAR EXPRESS to meet Santa. The Polar Express is a children's book written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg and published by Houghton Mifflin in 1985. The book is now widely considered to be a classic Christmas story for young children. It was praised for its detailed illustrations and calm, relaxing storyline..