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I can’t believe it but the beloved Christmas classic, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg is celebrating it’s 30th anniversary this year! To celebrate this milestone anniversary, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is introducing a stunning 30th anniversary edition of The Polar Express, which reveals a new jacket design and expanded interior layout, and includes a letter from Van Allsburg, downloadable audio read by Liam Neeson and a golden keepsake ornament.
A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical trip to the North Pole . . .
Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a desert of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the city atop the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish.
For millions of readers worldwide, this mysterious journey to the North Pole has become a beloved classic. In this 30th anniversary edition, the inimitable artistry of Chris Van Allsburg is revealed in a never-before-seen fashion, with a new jacket design and expanded interior layout. Includes author’s note, downloadable audio read by Liam Neeson, and golden “All Aboard” ornament.
The Polar Express is a 1986 Caldecott Medal Winner which is the highest accolade in children’s books and there are over twelve million copies in print!
Every time the hashtag #ReadandBelieve is used on any social media platform, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt will donate a copy of?the book?to Christmas in the City, a nonprofit organization that helps families in need. So spread the word on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram and Pinterest! Feel Free to share your favorite quote from the book while using the hashtag. Visit their Pinterest page for all the details.
