W. Awdry

Thomas the blue train works all day while Percy the green train works all night. But what exactly do they do? Told in the simplest language, here is a charming tale of a day and night on the Island of Sodor. Bright and Early Books are perfect for beginning beginner readers Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1968 with The Foot Book, Bright and Early Books use fewer and easier words than Beginner Books. Readers just starting to recognize words and sound out letters will love these short books with colorful illustrations.

Thomas is taking the judge to the train show, but things keep slowing him down First a cow, then a dog, then a town. and a log Will Thomas get to go fast--at last? Can he get the judge to the train show in time? Go, train, go Bright and Early Board Books are super sturdy, simplified board book editions of classic Beginner Books. First launched in 1996, they have introduced millions of toddlers to beloved books from Dr. Seuss, P. D. Eastman, and other author-illustrators, in a format just right for young readers

Thomas often sees his young friends standing by the stream fishing. It looks like so much fun that Thomas wants to go fishing too. One day, he runs out of steam and his driver fills his boiler from the stream. And soon, Thomas' boiler is what the driver is fishing in In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small, blue, wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, the Reverend W Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945.

What does it take to bring the entire Island of Sodor Railway System to a halt? Just a crack in the track. Well, a crack in the track and some hail on the rail . . . and a toad in the road, and a fuss on the bus. In fact, one thing leads to another until just about everything that can go wrong does go wrong. Luckily, there's a breakdown train with a couple of cranes that can fix a big mess Bright and Early Board Books are super sturdy, simplified board book editions of classic Beginner Books. First launched in 1996, they have introduced millions of toddlers to beloved books from Dr. Seuss, P. D. Eastman, and other author-illustrators, in a format just right for young readers

It s a special day for the railway A big, big bridge has opened in the new rail line through the Mountains of Sodor. Thomas is excited, but some of the other engines are afraid of being so high. Can Thomas help them get over their fears or will he become afraid, too?"

One of four new look Thomas Storybooks!

One of four titles in the new re-vamped Thomas the Tank Engine The Railway Series also published this month.

One of six titles published this month in the brand new re-vamped Thomas the Tank Engine, The Railway series, other titles 'The Three Railway Engines, 'Thomas the Tank Engine', 'Tank Engine Thomas Again', 'Troublesome Engines' and 'Henry the Green Engine'.

Thomas the Tank Engine The Railway series has been reborn! Six special books each containing four tales of Thomas and his friends in a brand new format just as innovative as the first classic books half a century ago. These larger, chunkier books feature the original text and illustrations, but are re-designed in a way that makes every spread unique. Badged with a distinctive logo for the first time, these books will unlock the magic of the Rev W. Awdry's storytelling for the children of the millennium. Other titles 'Three Railway Engines', 'James and the Red Engine', 'Tank Engine Thomas Again', 'Troublesome Engines' and 'Henry the Green Engine'.

Part of the re-vamped Thomas the Tank Engine The Railway Series.

Part of the re-vamped Thomas the Tank Engine The Railway Series.

One of four titles in the new re-vamped Thomas the Tank Engine The Railway Series also published this month.

One of six titles published this month in the brand new re-vamped Thomas the Tank Engine, The Railway series, other titles 'The Three Railway Engines', 'Thomas the Tank Engine', 'James the Red Engine' 'Tank Engine Thomas Again' and 'Henry the Green Engine'.

Illustrated in full color. When Thomas the Tank Engine decides to bypass his usual stops and speed directly to the end of the line, havoc ensues. Thomas is in such a hurry that the passengers can't get on or off, and everything gets bounced up and down in a wonderful jumble Bright and Early Board Books are super sturdy, simplified board book editions of classic Beginner Books. First launched in 1996, they have introduced millions of toddlers to beloved books from Dr. Seuss, P. D. Eastman, and other author-illustrators, in a format just right for young readers