The enduring Christmas classic as it was always meant to be seen. For millions of readers around the world, the story of a boy’s mysterious journey to the North Pole has become an enduring part of their Christmas traditions. This fortieth anniversary edition of The Polar Express reproduces the book’s artwork more faithfully than ever before—a must-have for lifelong fans and the newest generation experiencing the story for the first time!

“The best book about Santa.” - Entertainment Weekly

"The Polar Express is magic indeed." - The New York Times Book Review

"As always, the forms are sculptured, the perspectives as dazzling as they are audacious, the colors rich and elegant, the use of light and shadow masterly." - Horn Book Guide