Hello Everyone!
Today I wanted to review a great book for December. This story is called The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. This story is all about a boy's adventure on Christmas Eve. One night he's lying in bed, listening hard for the bells of Santa’s sleigh. At first, he does not believe in Santa or the magic surrounding Christmas. Later that night he hears not bells but a a steam engine whistle! He looks out his window and is astounded to see a train parked right outside his home. The conductor invites him to board the Polar Express, a train filled with children on their way to the North Pole.
The train takes the children to the center of the city, where Santa and the elves have gathered for the giving of the first gift of Christmas. The boy is chosen to receive this first gift. Knowing that he can choose anything in the world, he decides on a simple gift: one silver bell from Santa’s sleigh. Santa cuts a bell from a reindeer’s harness and the jubilant boy slips it into his bathrobe pocket as the clock strikes midnight and the reindeer pull the sleigh into the sky.
When the children return to the train, the boy realizes the bell has fallen through a hole a hole in his robe pocket. Heartbroken, he is returned to his home. In the morning, his little sister finds one small box with the boy’s name on it among the presents. Inside is the silver bell! The boy and his sister are enchanted by its beautiful sound, but their parents cannot hear it. The boy continues to believe in the spirit of Christmas and is able to hear the sweet ringing of the bell even as an adult. I love this book! A perfect holiday read! All this talk about winter and snow makes me want to find the best cup of hot chocolate! I heard The City Bakery has a great cup. I want a gargantuan marshmallow in my hot cocoa. I guess I'll find out soon!
The City Bakery:
http://www.thecitybakery.com
Author's Link:
http://chrisvanallsburg.com/redirect.html
The City Bakery:
http://www.thecitybakery.com
Author's Link:
http://chrisvanallsburg.com/redirect.html
The Polar Express:
