PHOTO GALLERY : The Polar Express visits Phillippi Shores Kindergarteners

Patrick Sanders has dressed as Johnny Appleseed in the past as well. He has been telling the Polar Express story dressed as a conductor for five years.

Ciara Perez, Makenzie Baile, Ethan Emmett and Nicholas Baressi

Emerson Kelly and Talia Witte

Faith Bossman and Gianna Mattison

Faith Bossman listens to Patrick Sanders tell the story.

Twins Gabrielle and Joseph Harper

Children listen to the story.

Jamiyah Johnson and Julianna Boatright

Jamiyah Johnson

Kids gasp as they hear about the Polar Express.

Seven kindergarten classes listened to Patrick Sanders tell the story of the Polar Express.

Makenzie Baile, Ciera Perez, Alexandria Kahl and Megan Cox

Nevin Cowper

Patrick Sanders animates the story fro the children.

Sophia Prenosil

Zekiah Slaughtr intently listens to the story.