The Polar Express

Bibliographic Information: Van Allsburg, C. (1985). The Polar Express. New York, New York. Houghton Mifflin Books.
Annotation: This is a story of a young boy who at the age of approximately eight who wonders is believing okay? Or to you need to see it to believe it?
Genre: Picture Book.
Grade Level: Pre-K thru 4
Who would like this: Students who are unsure whether seeing is believing or if their imagination provides enough information for it to remain real.
Rating/ Response: 4 – I really enjoyed this book, I had never read the book but I have seen the film, Chris himself convinced me to want to read this book because when asked by an audience member what inspired you to write this book he responded with, “Inspired? It was my life.”
Question: Do you believe in Santa?