Award-winning children's book creator Chris Van Allsburg is a master of fantasy and the surreal, whether conjuring up a mysterious train to the North Pole for "The Polar Express" or a board game ...

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Chris Van Allsburg's beloved children's book, "The Polar Express." He tells CBS News' Bradley Blackburn about how he came up with the classic Christmas tale at ...

Best-selling writer-illustrator Chris Van Allsburg's imaginatively drawn books, in which strange and fantastic things happen, have long beckoned readers of all ages.

When families settle in for their annual viewing of The Polar Express this holiday season, few might realize they’re watching a film that shares a fascinating connection with the action-packed world ...