It has been forty years since The Polar Express made its first trip to the North Pole. Now readers can experience the classic holiday story with gorgeous new reproductions of Chris Van Allsburg's award-winning artwork. The enduring Christmas classic as it was always meant to be seen. For millions of readers around the world, the story of a boy's mysterious journey to the North Pole has become an enduring part of their Christmas traditions. This fortieth anniversary edition of The Polar Express reproduces the book's artwork more faithfully than ever before—a must-have for lifelong fans and the newest generation experiencing the story for the first time!