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The Polar Express
By Chris Van Allsburg
From the show Tom Hanks and the Person Who Made You Believe

'The Polar Express,' a book by Chris Van Allsburg From The Publisher:
On November 10, 2004, this holiday favorite steams into theaters nationwide! The Polar Express film, starring Tom Hanks and directed by Robert Zemeckis, brings with it a whole new series of books that take their inspiration from Chris Van Allsburg's classic Christmas story.

Since its publication in 1985, Chris Van Allsburg's The Polar Express has touched the hearts of millions of readers, young and old. Whether viewed on the big screen or the printed page, The Polar Express is a heartwarming story about the power of belief that resonates across generations and cultures. We invite you to settle in and take a ride on the Polar Express—it's a journey you won't soon forget.