Author and publisher: Chris van Allsburg, Andersen Press
Summary: This tale tells the story about a young boy who on Christmas eve board a train, the polar express, which takes him to the North Pole. Here he meets Santa and his helpers, the elves. He is allowed to make one wish for a Christmas gift, and he asks for one of the silver bells on Santa’s sleigh. Santa smiles and let him have one. Back on the train, he discovers that the bell is no longer in his bathrobe pocket; it is gone. On Christmas morning, he discovers a small box among the presents; it is the silver bells. The silver bell is magic and it has the most beautiful sound he and hi sister have ever heard. But, grown-ups cannot hear the bell, but since this boy is a true believer in Santa also when he grows old, he can still hear it.
Suitable for students in years: 5-10