children's book author Chris Van Allsburg said he sees pictures of a story in his mind, then starts asking questions. Van Allsburg said his award-winning book "Polar Express" started with an image ...

Tom Hanks, The Polar Express press conference ... Van Allsburg also wrote the books on which Jumanji and Zathura were based. Hanks read those and others which haven’t been adapted yet.

After four books, I gave up my sculpture studio. Van Allsburg: It felt like a recovered memory. I wrote “The Polar Express” extremely quickly. It felt like something I was recalling rather ...

More info: Call 616-942-2561 GRAND RAPIDS, MI - "The Polar Express" has given author Chris Van Allsburg at least 12 million and one reasons to smile. One Caldecott Medal and 12 million in book ...

What could go wrong? Well, let’s just say that Zemeckis had some bold ideas. We’ll get into that, and more, with these 20 facts about “The Polar Express.” ...

This beautiful hardcover edition of The Polar Express is the perfect gift for all those--of any age--who believe, come Christmas Eve, that they too will hear the sweet sound of a reindeer's silver ...

It’s been three decades since "The Polar Express" first came ... and reaffirming journey. In the book, which has sold more than 6.5 million copies, author Chris Van Allsburg weaves a tale ...

One of the most beloved holiday stories includes The Polar Express that first came out in 1985. Author and illustrator Chris Van Allsburg's award-winning children's book is still a favorite this ...

SPENCER — “The Polar Express” has captured the imaginations of children everywhere since it was first published as a picture book in 1985 and made into a film in 2004. Now, the North ...

A holiday classic seems to have a follow-up on the way, with Polar Express being in the sights ... The film is based on a children’s book by the same title, written by Chris Van Allsburg in ...