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 ...

Tom Hanks discussed the work of 'Polar Express' author Chris Van Allsburg and how they adapted the children's book into a movie. The author himself surprised Hanks most of all.

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 ...

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 ...

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 on Christmas Eve ...

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 ...

KALAMAZOO, MI -- Chris Van Allsburg, author of "The Polar Express," will visit Kalamazoo on Nov. 15 to talk about the 30 th anniversary of his classic children's book.

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. Now, the North ...

A holiday classic seems to have a follow-up on the way, with Polar Express being in the sights of its producer Gary Goetzman. Goetzman and Hanks re-teamed once again after several successful ...

'Polar Express' author Chris Van Allsburg on how Christmas in Grand Rapids inspired beloved book Published: Nov. 17, 2015, 1:00 p.m.

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 ...