I am now seventeen years old, but I first read this book when I was very young, and it, amoung other various children's books from Dr. Suess, and others, is what inspired me to want to write chrildren's books someday. This is a goal that I am still aiming for, and everytime I read The Polar Express, I get inspired once again. It is simply magical...timeless in it's wonderful illustrations and it's childlike joy. I am most positive in saying that it is impossible that you could not like this book...whatever age you might be. Afterall, the real goal of Children's books is not just to inspire the children, but to remind us all about our own childhoods. You can not be disappointed with this book. Buy for your children, and you are insuring that someday, they will be buying it for theirs.