In Bookstores

Dear Bookseller:

The Polar Express is enjoyed the world over by children and adults of all ages and, after twenty-five years in publication, is still one of the most beloved holiday classics. We would like to thank you, the booksellers, for all you have done to put this beautiful and inspirational picture book into the hands of so many children, parents, grandparents, and others who believe in the spirit of Christmas.

This twenty-fifth anniversary edition of The Polar Express is filled with beautiful special touches to create a lavish gift edition. The book now includes:

  • a silver foil border
  • a CD audio recording read by Liam Neeson
  • a note from Chris Van Allsburg
  • a silvery keepsake All Aboard ornament


The book’s simple message of belief resonates with readers of all ages. “There is a seat on the train for you,” Chris Van Allsburg says in a note to readers gracing the 25th Anniversary Edition—so climb aboard!

 

EVENT KIT

Click here to download an extensive event kit for The Polar Express. It contains everything you need to host a perfect family-friendly party in your bookstore:

  • Invitations
  • Name tags
  • Activity sheets
  • Scrapbook pages
  • Recipe and craft ideas

 

25 DAYS OF THE POLAR EXPRESS COUNTDOWN CALENDAR WIDGET

We have two widget designs for you to use on your websites or blogs. Use the one that suits your website layout. You don't need to download anything -- simply copy and paste the code into the area on your site where you would like the corresponding widget to appear.

The calendar has been created to go live on December 1st, 2009. You may want to add a note to your site or blog encouraging visitors to check back then to start the fun!

300 pixels x 250 pixels:

<object width="300" height="250">
    <param name="movie"
value="http://www.polarexpress.com/calendar/_swfs/widget_300x250.swf"></param>
    <param name="allowFullScreen" value="false"></param>
    <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param>
    <embed src="http://www.polarexpress.com/calendar/_swfs/widget_300x250.swf"
type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always"
allowfullscreen="true" width="300" height="250"></embed>
</object>


195 pixels x 335 pixels:

<object width="195" height="335">
    <param name="movie"
value="http://www.polarexpress.com/calendar/_swfs/widget_195x335.swf"></param>
    <param name="allowFullScreen" value="false"></param>
    <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param>
    <embed src="http://www.polarexpress.com/calendar/_swfs/widget_195x335.swf"
type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always"
allowfullscreen="true" width="195" height="335"></embed>
</object>


DOWNLOAD JACKET IMAGE FOR PROMOTIONAL USE

The Polar Express jacket image is available for download in a variety of formats and file sizes. Click here to link to our image database. Then just type in “Polar Express” to show all downloadable options.


ORDERING INFORMATION

Make sure you are stocked up on this bestselling holiday classic! To order quantities for your bookstore, please contact your local Houghton Mifflin Harcourt sales representative or our national Customer Service Department:

Phone: 800-225-3362
Fax: 800-634-7568

Mail:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Trade & Reference Customer Service
6277 Sea Harbor Drive
5th floor
Orlando, FL 32887