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 ...

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 ...

“The Polar Express,” Chris Van Allsburg’s captivating 1985 book about a magical train ride to the North Pole, turns 40 this year. To celebrate, the Rock Island Public Library will offer a free family ...

PROVIDENCE – An Oct. 18 talk by award-winning writer Jacqueline Woodson will kick off this year's Rhode Island Festival of Children's Books and Authors on Oct. 19 at the Lincoln School, the last to be ...

All aboard for the most magical journey of the season! Following a sold-out premiere in 2024, The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio expands The Polar Express: The Musical to run a full 90 minutes of ...

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The recent release of the latest Robert Zemeckis/Tom Hanks collaboration Here roughly coincided with the 30th anniversary of their beloved smash Forrest Gump, for which both men won Oscars. But Here ...

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 ...

The Catskill Mountain Railroad will be hosting the Polar Express train rides, starting Nov. 14. Set to the sounds of the film, passengers will relive the story as they take a trip to the “North Pole.” ...