Asked how he gets ideas for pictures and stories, children's book author Chris Van Allsburg said he sees pictures of a story in his mind, then starts asking questions. Van Allsburg said his award ...

RI ARTS ‘The Polar Express’ author Chris Van Allsburg on the magical, enduring charm of the holiday classic From his early days as a sculptor to his success as a children’s book author and ...

This beautiful hardcover edition of The Polar Express 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 ...

In Chris Van Allsburg's illustrated 1985 children's classic, "The Polar Express," a boy who isn't sure if he believes in Santa Claus takes a mysterious train to the North Pole ...

In 1985, Chris Van Allsburg's The Polar Express first invited children to climb aboard a magical train for a Christmas Eve journey to the North Pole. To commemorate the book's 25th year, Houghton ...

When Tom Hanks pitched a screen version of Chris Van Allsburg's beloved picture book, "The Polar Express," the author-illustrator drew a friendly line in the sand. Van Allsburg wanted no razzle ...

It’s been three decades since "The Polar Express" first came chugging off the pages and into our lives, enchanting us with the story of a young boy who boards a train on Christmas Eve to take a ...

One of the most beloved holiday stories includes The Polar Express that first came out in 1985. Author and illustrator Chris Van Allsburg's award-winning children's book is still a favorite this ...

There is perhaps no better setting for a recreation of The Polar Express story than Durango, Colorado, a mountain town home to a vintage steam train.The steam locomotive, which was built in the ...

SPENCER — “The Polar Express” has captured the imaginations of children everywhere since it was first published as a picture book in 1985 and made into a film in 2004.

Chris Van Allsburg Quail Ridge Books & Music Tuesday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. It’s funny how easy it is to think of Chris Val Allsburg’s picture books as whimsical tales for children. Sure, Jumanji ...