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The Polar Express
The Polar Express | Chris Van Allsburg
290 posts | 245 read | 3 reading | 12 to read
For twenty-five years, The Polar Express has been a treasured holiday classic. To commemorate this special anniversary, a lavish gift edition has been created. The set includes a silver foil border, a CD audio recording read by Liam Neeson, a note from Chris Van Allsburg, and a silvery keepsake "All Aboard" ornament. Awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1986, The Polar Express has sold more than 7 million copies, become a classic holiday movie, and been translated into stage productions that take place across the United States during the holiday season.
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BarkingMadRead
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Some Christmas movies we watched over the last couple of days! #wintergames #snowflakesquad #basedonabook #twoofthemanyway

PuddleJumper 💙❄️💙 3mo
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BarkingMadRead
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#wintergames #snowflakesquad we read this at the Polar Express train ride today. #winterbingo #snow #holidayread #atozbingo #E

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lil1inblue
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“At one time, most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed, it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I've grown old, the bell still rings for me, as it does for all who truly believe.”

#bell #decemberdreams

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️🔔❤️ 3mo
Eggs My choice too! #greatminds 3mo
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kezzlou85
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#WinterGames #ReindeerGamers #DecemberDreams @LiseWorks @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks day 8: #Bell. This is from the Polar Express experience near here. A ride on a train as we hear the story. Took my girls when younger and they loved it plus the hot chocolate was amazing. A great way to utilise our little railway line.

Eggs Oh that sounds so wonderful 🏔️❤️🚂 3mo
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Eggs
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“At one time most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed, it fell silent for them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I‘ve grown old, the bell still rings for me as it does for all who truly believe.”

#Bells
#DecemberDreams

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

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BethM
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Well Wes almost exploded. It was an awesome experience. As excited as he was for Santa, when it was his turn he was having none of it 😂 #wintergames

dabbe 🩵❄️🩵 4mo
LeeRHarry Hey Wes! 😊 4mo
WJCintron 🥹🙌🥳😃 4mo
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BethM
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Polar Express and Elf while working from home today. So excited to be taking Wes to a live polar express reading and train ride tonight at the National RailRoad Museum! #gingerbreadgems #wintergames

kspenmoll Enjoy!!! 4mo
peanutnine That sounds so fun! I hope you have a blast! 🚂 4mo
Cupcake12 A great way to start the festive season 🎄 4mo
Roary47 Whoa that sounds really cool! 😍 4mo
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aperfectmjk
The Polar Express | Chris Van Allsburg
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I've got my bingo card together of some of the movies I'll be watching throughout the month.

#TeamReindeerGamers @Liseworks #WinterGames @Clwojick @StayCurious

LiseWorks Nice 4mo
dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 4mo
JessClark78 Lot of good movies on there. I love Just Friends. 4mo
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sophiekinnett
The Polar Express | Chris Van Allsburg

“Though I've grown old, the bell still rings for me as it does for all who truly believe.“

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sophiekinnett
The Polar Express | Chris Van Allsburg

This book has always been one of my favorites. I love the story and it really helps keep the spirit of Christmas and Santa alive even when you grow up. The pictures are amazing and really capture the essence of a dark winters night even thought something really exciting is happening. The movie is just as good as the book with great songs and an amazing soundtrack.

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sophiekinnett
The Polar Express | Chris Van Allsburg
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This book written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg won the Caldecott medal in 1986. A boy is awoken in the middle of the night to find a train waiting to take him to the North Pole. He doesn't believe in Santa Claus so he does it to know. He meets many nice people on the way and even gets to sit on Santas lap. Santa gives him a jingle bell from a reindeer but the boy looses it. He opens a box on Christmas morning to find the bell inside.

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victoriaberns
The Polar Express | Chris Van Allsburg

“Though I‘ve grown old, the bell still rings for me, as it does for all who truly believe.” I love this quote because no matter how old you get there is always Christmas magic in the air

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victoriaberns
The Polar Express | Chris Van Allsburg

I love the classic story in this book and the illustrations are amazing! Teachers can use this story with any age and still keep them all engaged.

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victoriaberns
The Polar Express | Chris Van Allsburg
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Caldecott Medal Winner. published 1985. This is a very popular Christmas classic story. This story was a huge part of my Christmas memories growing up and I went on the Polar Express train a few times when I was little. This is a story and movie that could be paired together in the classroom around the holiday season for any age!

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Jburns13
Polar Express Big Book | Chris Van Allsburg

This story is about a young boy who takes an adventure on a long train ride with other children all the way to the North Pole to meet the one and only Santa Claus. He struggles to get there and to even believe at first in the end he realizes seeing is believing but sometimes we cannot always see what's real. He takes a chance and embarks on this journey and realizes just how magical it really is and how that will never fade for who believes.

Jburns13 Published: 1985

Author/Illustrator: Chris Van Allsburg

Genre: Picture book, Children's Literature, Fiction, Christmas Story

Awards: Caldecott Medal
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Bookworm04
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Never to old for teens or kids books everrrrrrr 😂 picked up book it the tie in picture story book had no idea and absolutely love it. Sure I not only adult that likes to read Childens or teen books 😂🤦‍♀️ anyone??????

sblbooks You're definitely not the only one. 1y
LeslieO I don‘t read many children‘s books since I retired. But as I school librarian I did all the time of course. I always did a Chris Van Allsburg unit with my 1st graders. I love his illustrations. 1y
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Mboyd28
The Polar Express | Chris Van Allsburg

Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can‘t see.

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Mboyd28
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The part where the main character finally hears the ringing of the bells and meets Santa is one of my favorite parts.

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Mboyd28
The Polar Express | Chris Van Allsburg
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The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg won the Caldecott medal. The Polar Express is a Christmas classic as the story follows a boy who is skeptical about the magic of Christmas. The journey on the magical train is a fun one as the conductor tries to bring back that belief the children once had.

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kayleenschultz12
Polar Express Big Book | Chris Van Allsburg

I loved the movie as a child. I thought it was cool to read the book and feel the spirit of Christmas again. I liked how the pictures filled each page of the book.

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kayleenschultz12
Polar Express Big Book | Chris Van Allsburg
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Such a wonderful read! Will definitely read this in my classroom when it‘s Christmas time.

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IndoorDame
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It would have been more appropriate if my library hold of this had come in a week ago, but I‘m really glad I got a chance to read this classic which was brand new to me. #BBRC Picture Book Letter P @LibrarianRyan

AlaMich My wife reads this book to her first grade class and then secretly puts bells in the kids‘ coat pockets for them to discover. They do believe Santa put them there…it‘s adorable! (edited) 2y
IndoorDame @AlaMich so sweet! 2y
LibrarianRyan ⭐️💗👍 2y
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night_shift
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Mehso-so

I still haven't watched this movie because the look of it really creeps me out, but this was a sweet little Xmas book and I love trains 🤷‍♀️

#MistletoeManiacs #WinterGames2021 @Clwojick

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TheSpineView ❤🎬 2y
CBee Full disclosure - it creeps me out too 😂😂 2y
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night_shift @CBee glad I'm not the only one! 😭 2y
Jadams89 🎅🏻🎄👍🏻 2y
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Morr_Books
The Polar Express | Chris Van Allsburg
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I enjoyed this story. Never read it before, so I'm happy that the Blackwell's list is finally getting me to read some Christmas classics. #wintergames2021 #teamgamesleighers #bfc21 #wintercosy #averymerryreadathon #averymerrybingo #christmasmyway #blackwellsbookshelfreadathon

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melissajayne
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Love this movie #mistletoemsniacs #wintergsmes2021 +26pts

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FantasyChick
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Still watching lots and lots of #HolidayMovies 🎄

All the episodes of Blown Away plus all of Mr Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and even more Shrek the Halls!

Total watched: 155pts

#WinterGames2021 #MistletoeManiacs @Clwojick

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PathfinderNicole
The Polar Express | Chris Van Allsburg
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1. My aunt, grandma, husband, kiddo, and myself all exchange books with each other on Christmas Eve!
2. My boys and I read the tagged every year before putting on pjs and going out to drive around and look at Christmas lights.
3. My son gets new pjs and a stuffed animal on Christmas Eve every year before reading and watching Charlie Brown Christmas. The pjs always match the dog‘s new ones 😂
#sundayfunday

kspenmoll I love the pjs & Charlie Brown tradition! 2y
BookmarkTavern 2 sounds absolutely charming! Thanks for sharing! 2y
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BeckyWithTheGoodBooks
The Polar Express | Chris Van Allsburg
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Just a couple of gals in their Christmas PJs watching “The Polar Express” for the first time. #wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs #holidaymovie

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keys_on_fire
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Watching Polar Express with the nephews!

6pts for #mistletoemaniacs #wintergames2021
@Clwojick

Patchshank Such a good movie. One of the few Christmas movies I like. 2y
Bookwormjillk We watched this tonight too. Love this one. 2y
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AmyK1
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Some recent Holiday children‘s books. I found 499 words for the word search.

Total 5390pts for #mistletoemaniacs #wintergames2021

@Clwojick

Clwojick Woohoo!!! ❤️ 2y
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Charityann
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We saw The Polar Express tonight at our local second run theater. The tickets came with popcorn and a drink!😆🎄🚂 #wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs @Clwojick

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peanutnine
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#FestivePhotoChallenge Silver bells
I immediately thought of this book, a favorite of my childhood. My sister got a copy that came with her own bell for Christmas one year and I always envied it growing up lol
#WinterGames @StayCurious

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kezzlou85
The Polar Express | Chris Van Allsburg
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Day 3 of #FestivePhotoChallenge #WinterGames2021 . Silver bells. This is my bell from our local Polar Express train which tells the story as you travel along the train. Such an experience with amazing hot chocolate. 16pts for #MistletoeManiacs
@Clwojick

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SusanLee
Polar Express Big Book | Chris Van Allsburg
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Eggs Popular choice ❄️🥶❄️ 3y
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CrowCAH
The Polar Express | Chris Van Allsburg
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#JulyJourneys #PolarRegion

Are you coming? Why to the North Pole of course!

Step aboard the magical train and ride to the polar region to see Santa!

Eggs Perfect choice 🚂❄️🥶 3y
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KellyR
Polar Express Big Book | Chris Van Allsburg
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This is such a great holiday read! A young boy is awaken by the sound of a train and he goes outside and notices there is a train waiting for him. He climbs aboard and he sees other children wearing pajamas and their on a journey to the North Pole to see Santa Claus .

KellyR Genre: Modern Fantasy
Award: Caldecott Award
This book can be used in Geography, students can locate the North Pole on a globe and describe the climate and landscape.
RA; Read Aloud
http://polarexpress.com/schools-libraries/
UDL: Optimize individual choice and autonomy
EL: Integrate speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities.
#UCFLAE3414SP21
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PatriciaS Great book for Christmas read aloud lesson fun and imaginative young children, great expansion on content through geography and seasonal also winter 🥶. 3y
Tattooedteacher My students love hearing this even though ALL their previous teachers have already read it to them. They never tire of it. ❤️ 3y
Sdemps This book brings back so many fond memories and this is a great book for a RA. Students will be very engaged while listening to this story. You have also included a valuable resource for teachers you use with this book. 3y
DrSpalding Kelly, I like the idea of utilizing this book in a social studies lesson. Clearly it is a book that can be used in a holidays around the world social studies unit but utilizing a globe and or Google earth would also work nicely with a biome unit in science. 3y
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Charityann
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Also watched this one last night.😊🎄🎅🏼 #merryreaders #wintergames @Clwojick

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kspenmoll
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Eggs 💙💙 🚂 🎅❄️💙💙 3y
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cwarnier
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#wintergames2020
#readnosedreindeer
#holidaymovie
The Polar Express last night makes a BINGO!

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Eggs
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candc320
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I didn‘t get much reading done last week but I did get a good amount of movie watching done while working, baking, and present wrapping! The Polar Express and One Magic Christmas are personal favorites! + 21 points for team #merryreaders #wintergames2020

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melissajayne
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First movie of my Christmas movie night #wintergames2020 #readnosedreindeer

Points: 5 + 1 = 6

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maich
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I always wanted to see the Polar Express. I finally found it on Netflix. It was a little scary for young children (my opinion). It was great adventure with amazing soundtrack. Tom Hanks did awesome job and because of him was conductor my favourite character.
⭐⭐⭐⭐

#thepolarexpress #animatedmovie #christmasmoviebingo #HolidayMovies #countdowntochristmas #mostwonderfultime @StayCurious @Clwojick
#ReadNosedReindeer #wintergames #wintergames2020

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aroc
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Second time watching! (For a little boy who loves trains, we ended up buying it!)

Does this count for more points? #WinterGames #MerryReaders @Clwojick

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OriginalCyn620
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Watched this one while my husband was cooking our anniversary dinner! Got another bingo!
#wintergames2020 #merryreaders 5+1+20=26pts

Clwojick ❤ Way to go! 🌲 3y
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Sargar114
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Just after @4thhouseontheleft explained to me what these are, my friend made us some!!!! Super excited to try! May have while watching the movie based on The tagged book ☕️

alisiakae Yay!! 🍫 💣 ☕️ 3y
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FantasyChick
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Working on my #WinterGames #bujo and watching a Christmas movie. Excellent use of a Saturday morning 🎄

#MerryReaders @Clwojick

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OriginalCyn620 ❤️❤️❤️ 3y
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aroc
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My little one loves trains! So naturally this is his favorite Christmas book! We just read it for the third time this week! How many points is that #WinterGames?

#MerryReaders 26 points! @Clwojick