🎄🎅 The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg | MAGICAL CHRISTMAS READ-ALOUD, Q'S AND ACTIVITY IDEAS!

-🚂🎄 All aboard The Polar Express! ✨📖 This timeless holiday classic by Chris Van Allsburg takes kids and families on a magical train ride to the North Pole, filled with wonder, excitement, and the true spirit of Christmas. With gorgeous illustrations and a heartwarming message, this story is perfect for bedtime, classrooms, and festive family moments.
Written/Illustrated: Chris VanAllsburg
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
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Engaging narration paired with Chris Van Allsburg’s breathtaking artwork
Interactive mid-story questions to spark imagination
A timeless story about the magic of believing
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Questions Adults Can Ask Kids:
-What do you think it would feel like to ride on the Polar Express?
-Why do you think the boy was chosen to go on the magical train?
-If you could ask Santa for one special gift, what would it be?
-What does the bell symbolize in the story?
-How can you keep the spirit of Christmas alive in your heart?
Possible Activities:
-Make a Jingle Bell Necklace: Craft your own version of the magical bell using a ribbon and a small jingle bell.
-Hot Cocoa Party: Host a Polar Express-themed hot cocoa party while reimagining the train’s dining car!
-Design a Train Ticket: Create your own golden train ticket for the Polar Express, complete with drawings and glitter.
-Watch the Movie: Watch The Polar Express movie after reading the book and compare the two versions.
-Write a Letter to Santa: Inspired by the boy’s journey, have kids write a heartfelt letter to Santa about what they love most about Christmas.
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