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The Polar Express

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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. [1]

33 relations: Academy Awards, Caldecott Medal, Children's literature, Chris Van Allsburg, Christmas, Christmas elf, Daryl Sabara, Eddie Deezen, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Herpolsheimer's, Hey, Al, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Jimmy Bennett, Kirkus Reviews, Michael Jeter, Motion capture, National Education Association, Nona Gaye, Pere Marquette 1225, Picture book, Robert Zemeckis, Saint George and the Dragon (book), Santa Claus, School Library Journal, Sierra No. 3, Steam Railroading Institute, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, The Polar Express (film), The Stranger (Van Allsburg book), Tom Hanks, Writer's home, 1986 in literature, 2004 in film.

Academy Awards

The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are a set of 24 awards for artistic and technical merit in the American film industry, given annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), to recognize excellence in cinematic achievements as assessed by the Academy's voting membership.

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Caldecott Medal

The Randolph Caldecott Medal annually recognizes the preceding year's "most distinguished American picture book for children", beginning with 1937 publications.

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Children's literature

Children's literature or juvenile literature includes stories, books, magazines, and poems that are enjoyed by children.

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Chris Van Allsburg

Chris Van Allsburg (born June 18, 1949) is an American illustrator and writer of children's books.

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Christmas

Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ,Martindale, Cyril Charles.

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Christmas elf

In American, Canadian, Irish,and British cultures, a Christmas elf is a diminutive elf that lives with Santa Claus at the North Pole and acts as his helper.

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Daryl Sabara

Daryl Christopher Sabara (born June 14, 1992) is an American actor and voice actor, perhaps best known for playing Juni Cortez in the ''Spy Kids'' film series, as well as for a variety of television and film appearances, including Generator Rex, Wizards of Waverly Place, Father of the Pride, The Polar Express, Keeping Up with the Steins, Halloween, Grimm, and America's Most Talented Kids (on which he was a judge).

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Eddie Deezen

Edward Harry "Eddie" Deezen (born March 6, 1957) is an American actor, voice actor and comedian best known for his bit parts as nerd characters in 1970s and 1980s films such as Grease, Grease 2, Midnight Madness, I Wanna Hold Your Hand, 1941 and WarGames, as well as for larger and starring roles in a number of independent cult films, including Surf II: The End of the Trilogy, Mob Boss, Beverly Hills Vamp and Teenage Exorcist.

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Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city in West Michigan.

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Herpolsheimer's

Herpolsheimer's was a department store company in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.A. which began in the late 1800s and there was an additional location acquired from Wurzburg's in Wyoming, MI opened in 1974 and another store named Hardy-Herpolsheimer's in Muskegon, Michigan, which was later assumed into the Muskegon Mall in 1976.

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Hey, Al

Hey, Al is a book written by Arthur Yorinks and illustrated by Richard Egielski.

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) is an educational and trade publisher in the United States.

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Jimmy Bennett

James Michael Bennett is an American actor and musician.

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Kirkus Reviews

Kirkus Reviews (or Kirkus Media) is an American book review magazine founded in 1933 by Virginia Kirkus (1893–1980).

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Michael Jeter

Michael Jeter (August 26, 1952 – March 30, 2003) was an American actor of film, stage, and television.

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Motion capture

Motion capture (Mo-cap for short) is the process of recording the movement of objects or people.

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National Education Association

The National Education Association (NEA) is the largest professional interest group in the United States.

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Nona Gaye

Nona Marvisa Gaye or Nona Aisha Gaye (sources differ) (born September 4, 1974) is an American singer, former fashion model, and actress.

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Pere Marquette 1225

Pere Marquette 1225 is a 2-8-4 (Berkshire) steam locomotive built for the Pere Marquette Railway (PM) by Lima Locomotive Works in Lima, Ohio.

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Picture book

A picture book combines visual and verbal narratives in a book format, most often aimed at young children.

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Robert Zemeckis

Robert Lee Zemeckis (born May 14, 1952) is an American screenwriter and filmmaker frequently credited as an innovator in visual effects.

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Saint George and the Dragon (book)

Saint George and the Dragon is a book written by Margaret Hodges and illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman.

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Santa Claus

Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, or simply Santa, is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts to the homes of well-behaved ("good" or "nice") children on Christmas Eve (24 December) and the early morning hours of Christmas Day (25 December).

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School Library Journal

The School Library Journal is a monthly magazine with articles and reviews for school librarians, media specialists, and public librarians who work with young people.

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Sierra No. 3

Sierra No.

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Steam Railroading Institute

The Steam Railroading Institute is located at 405 South Washington Street, Owosso, Michigan.

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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

The Mysteries of Harris Burdick is a 1984 picture book by the American author Chris Van Allsburg.

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The Polar Express (film)

The Polar Express is a 2004 American 3D computer-animated film based on the 1985 children's book of the same name by Chris Van Allsburg, who also served as one of the executive producers on the film.

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The Stranger (Van Allsburg book)

The Stranger is a children's book written in 1986 by the American author Chris Van Allsburg.

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Tom Hanks

Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker.

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Writer's home

Writers' homes (sometimes writer's, author's or literary houses) are locations where writers lived.

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1986 in literature

This article presents lists of the literary events and publications in 1986.

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2004 in film

The year 2004 in film involved some significant events.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Polar_Express

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