Other editions of book The Polar Express

Since its publication in 1985, Chris Van Allsburg’s holiday classic has sold more than four million copies and has come to signify the essential spirit of Christmas for countless readers. Now, in celebration of its fifteenth anniversary, THE POLAR EXPRESS is available in a deluxe gift set, beautifully packaged and featuring a dramatic new reading of the timeless tale. The set includes a hardcover copy of the Caldecott Award–winning book, recordings of the story on both cassette and compact disc, and a commemorative ornament designed by Chris Van Allsburg. Readers young and old are sure to treasure this inspiring book, which brings to life the magic of Christmas for all who believe.

Read the classic Christmas story as you look forward to the most magical time of the year and then listen to it on CD - read by none other than Oscar-winning actor, Liam Neeson. It's late on Christmas Eve and a boy boards the Polar Express. All he knows is it's heading to the North Pole. Once there, Santa offers the boy any gift he desires. The boy asks for a bell from the reindeer's harness - and it turns out to be very magical indeed. Only believers in Santa can hear this bell when it rings!

Twenty-five years ago, a mysterious train rolled up to a young boy's front door, taking him on a trip he would never forget. For millions of readers around the world, the story of this child's Christmas Eve journey has become a beloved holiday classic. This special gift edition of The Polar Express contains a compact disc recording of the story read by renowned actor Liam Neeson, and a keepsake ornament commemorating the book's 25th anniversary. It is the perfect gift for all those - of any age - who believe, come Christmas Eve, that they too will hear the sweet sound of a reindeer's silver bell.