<P> The Polar Express is a children 's book written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg and published by Houghton Mifflin in 1985 . The book is now widely considered to be a classic Christmas story for young children although the point has been challenged . It was praised for its detailed illustrations and calm , relaxing storyline . For the work Van Allsburg won the annual Caldecott Medal for illustration of an American children 's picture book in 1986 , his second . </P>
<P> The Polar Express is a children 's book written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg and published by Houghton Mifflin in 1985 . The book is now widely considered to be a classic Christmas story for young children although the point has been challenged . It was praised for its detailed illustrations and calm , relaxing storyline . For the work Van Allsburg won the annual Caldecott Medal for illustration of an American children 's picture book in 1986 , his second . </P>
when did the book polar express come out
when did the book polar express come out
1985
1985