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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
1985-01-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Andersen Press
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780544580145
Lexile
520
Themes
christmas
childhood fantasies

The Polar Express

Written and Illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg
The classic story of a boy who travels by train to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus and receive the first gift of Christmas. Although he could have asked for anything, all he wanted was a silver bell from Santa’s sleigh. Anyone who believes in Santa will hear its sweet sound forever.
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The Polar Express: Word Search

After reading The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg use this printable and interactive Word Search...
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The Polar Express Activity Kit

In this activity kit for Chris Van Allsburg's classic The Polar Express you'll find party and event...
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The Polar Express: Poetry

An acrostic poem is when the first letter of each line spells out a word. Create your own acrostic...
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The Polar Express: Snowflake Cutouts

After reading The Polar Express, create your own decorations at home with these fun cutouts!
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The Polar Express: Read Aloud Video by Liam Neeson

Read aloud of Chris Van Allsburg's book The Polar Express. Read by Liam Neeson.
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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
1985-01-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Andersen Press
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780544580145
Lexile
520
Themes
christmas
childhood fantasies
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