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Polar Express is a 1985 children's book (ISBN 0-86264-143-8) written
and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg, a former professor at the Rhode
Island School of Design. The book is now widely considered to be a
classic Christmas story for young children. It was praised for its
detailed illustrations and calm, relaxing storyline. In 1986, it was
awarded the Caldecott Medal for children's literature. Based on a 2007
online poll, the National Education Association named the book one of
its "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children."was one of the "Top 100
Picture Books" of all time in a 2012 poll by School Library Journal.
The book is set partially in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the author's home town. It was adapted as an Oscar-nominated motion-capture film in 2004 starring Tom Hanks and directed by Robert Zemeckis with Van Allsburg serving as an executive producer on the film. At the premier of the movie, Van Allsburg stated that the Pere Marquette #1225, formerly owned by Michigan State University and now owned by the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan, was the inspiration for the story line. He played on the engine as a child when it was on display and was inspired by the number 1225, which to him was 12/25, Christmas Day. The real 1225 was used to create the animated image of the engine and all the locomotive sounds were recorded from the 1225.
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