Picture Book Advent / The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

Today's book has become a Christmas classic - I can remember paging through this one when I was little and getting lost in the beautiful illustrations:

The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg is a beautiful picture book that tells the story of a young boy who wakes up on Christmas Eve to a steam train waiting for him in his front yard.  The Polar Express takes him on a magical journey to the North Pole.  A great choice to share with kids age 6 and up, this story will be enjoyed by the whole family.