the book polar express came out in 1985.
the book polar express came out in 1985.
when did the book polar express come out?
1985
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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. 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.
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the film was nominated at the 3rd visual effects society awards in the category of "outstanding performance by an animated character in an animated motion picture."









































in 2008, the american film institute nominated "the polar express" for its top 10 animated films list.









































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the film has also spawned multiple real-world holiday train-travel experiences based loosely on the film's train journey, such as the polar express train ride held at the grand canyon railway and hotel, and the polar express train ride of the great smoky mountains railroad.









































section::::the "polar express" experience.
the polar express (film)