LoveReading4Kids Says
This beautiful, atmospheric book captures the special magic of Christmas for readers of all ages. A young boy, just beginning to wonder whether Father Christmas is real, lies in bed hoping to hear sleigh bells. But instead of a sleigh, a huge train pulls up outside and takes him, together with other pyjama-clad children, off to the North Pole. There the boy meets Father Christmas and choses his present – a sleigh bell. It rings for him that Christmas and every one until he’s an old man, the sound always equalling the first gift of Christmas. This is a book that really does conjure up all that is magic about Christmas and Liam Neeson’s reading on the accompanying CD does it full justice, his rich voice full of doubt, breathless anticipation and joy. Start a Christmas tradition and enjoy this with the whole family on Christmas Eve. ~ Andrea Reece
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Chris Van Allsburg Press Reviews
'Utterly perfect Christmas tale. One of the most atmospheric and perfectly paced Christmas stories ever written for children.' Read it Daddy! Blog
'You could do no better. Bittersweet, beautifully told, trad book.' The New Review (Supp.To the Observer) Christmas Books 2014
Magical glowing double spread pictures ... an original and memorable book. Guardian
Evocative, realist pastels and atmospheric text. Sunday Times
A thrilling tale. Independent
Stunning and exciting ... deeply painterly scenes express the wonder and imagination still fresh in childhood. Growing Point
A powerfully atmospheric story with a dreamlike quality that will remain with young readers. Books for Keeps
About Chris Van Allsburg
Chris van Allsburg lives in Providence, Rhode Island and lectures at the Rhode Island School of Design. He is a sculptor and artist, who first won the Caldecott Medal for Jumanji and then won it again for Polar Express.
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