Thomas the Tank Engine Books                  

Boardbooks

Awdry, W., Go, Train, Go!: A Thomas the Tank Engine Story.  Beginner Books, 2005.  Juvenile Boardbook

Thomas is taking the judge to the train show!  He speeds up a hill, across a ridge, through a tunnel, and over a  bridge.  But as soon as Thomas starts to go fast - screech!  He has to slow down.  A goat is in the way, and the wind is pushing him.

---. Thomas the Tank Engine.   Random House, 2005.  Juvenile Boardbook

Here is the original collection of stories about Thomas in a new, larger size!  First published in 1946, and continuously in print since then, these are the first four of Thomas many adventures.  He cheekily tries to upset Gordon, accidentally leaves his coaches behind, and has a lot of trouble with the Troublesome Trucks, but in the end he learns many lessons about being a Really Useful Engine.

Courtney, Richard.  Thomas Gets Stuck.  Random Huse, 2006.  Juvenile Boardbook

The tracks are supposed to be for trains, but today lots of things are keeping all the Really Useful Engines from doing their work.

Hook, Schuyler.  Railway Rhymes.  Random House Children's Books, 2005.  Juvenile Boardbook

A fun collection of more than 30 original poems featuring 35 "different" friends from the Island of Sodor.  Travel all over the island, at all times of year in this wonderful first book of poems with the Thomas touch.

Stubbs, Tommy.  A Crack in the Track: a Thomas the Tank Engine Story.  Random House, 2004.  Juvenile Boardbooks

What does it take to bring the entire Island of Sodor Railway System to a halt?  Just a crack in the track.  One thing leads to another until just about everything that "can go wrong" does go wrong.

Yee, Josie.  Engines and Animals: a Baby Fingers Book.  Random House Books for Young Readers, 2005.  Juvenile Boardbook

Each of the six spreads show a different popular engine having fun with a different animal.  From Thomas passing the creek where his fish friends live to James encountering an elephant, the Really Useful Engines have lots of animal friends.

Picture Books

Awdry, W. James and the Red Balloon and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories.  Random House, 2004.  E AWD

Thomas fans will laugh when James gets carried away about a balloon, Harvey rescues Percy, and Thomas becomes a jet engine!

Bell, Owain. Stop, Train, Stop!: a Thomas the tank Engine Story. Beginner Books, 1995. E STO
When Thomas the Tank Engine decides to bypass his usual stops and speed directly to the end of the line, havoc ensues. Passengers bounce up and down in their seats and in their beds, no one can get on or off the train, and everything in the baggage car gets mixed up.

Courtney, Richard.  Down at the Docks.  Random House, 2003.  E DOW

While visiting the docks, Thomas is amazed at how busy all his friends are.  He wants to help out, but it takes a big accident for Thomas to be able to prove what a Really Useful Engine he can be.

McArthur, Kenny. Thomas Gets Tricked and other Stories. Random House, 1989. E THO
Thomas the Tank Engine learns not to tease the big engines and pulls his first passenger train.

---. Trouble for Thomas and other Stories. Random House, 1989. E TRO
Thomas the Tank Engine learns about the dangers of fishing, traveling in the snow, and pulling freight cars.

Mitton, David.  A Cow on the Line and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories. Random House, 1992. E COW
Sir Topham Hatt's railroad engines discover that respect for the rules and for each other pays off in the end.

---. The Cranky Day and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories. Random House, 2000. E CRA
Three adventures with Thomas and his friends.

---. James in a Mess and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories. Random House, 1993. E JAM
Sir Topham Hatt's railroad engines, Harold the helicopter, and Bertie the bus learn about good manners and hard work.

---. Percy's Chocolate Crunch and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories. E PER

Thomas fans will enjoy this collection of stories about Percy, harold the Helicopter, and other friends of Thomas the Tank Engine.

Beginning Readers

Awdry, W. A Crack in the Track: A Thomas the Tank Engine Story. Beginner Books/Random House, 2001. E AWD
What does it take to bring the entire Island of Sodor Railway System to a halt? It's one thing after another--a crack in the track, some hail on rail, a toad in the road, and a fuss on the bus--until just about everything that can go wrong does go wrong.

Bell, Owain. Stop, Train, Stop!: a Thomas the tank Engine Story. Beginner Books, 1995. E STO
When Thomas the Tank Engine decides not to make his usual station stops one day, he learns that faster is not always better.

Courtney, Richard.  The Close Shave.  Random House Children's Books, 20089.  E CLO

Thomas's friend and fellow engine, Duck, has a close shave while trying to stop runaway trucks.

---.  Gordon's New View.  Random House, 2007. E GOR

Gordon is rarely willing to help out the other engines when they're busy with work.  He feels that he is above it all.  Ultimately, Gordon learns a very important lesson when he least expects it, and in a very "interesting way."

---.  Henry and the Elephant.  Random House, 2007. E HEN

A runaway elephant blocks a tunnel and causes trouble for Henry and his friends.

---. Thomas and Percy and the Dragon.  Random House, 2003.  E THO

Percy is sleeping when he hears a rumble.  He opens his eyes and sees a giant yellow dragon!  But dragons aren't real, are they? 

Stubbs, Tommy. Go, Train, Go!: a Thomas the Tank Engine Story. Beginner Books, 2005. E GO
Thomas is taking the judge to the train show! He speeds up a hill, across a ridge, through a tunnel, and over a bridge. But as soon as Thomas starts to go fast screech! he has to slow down. A goat is in the way, the wind is pushing him.

---. Trains, Cranes & Troublesome Trucks: a Thomas & Friends Story.  Beginner Books, 2008. E TRA
Thomas, James and Gordon are determined to do their jobs for the day, but the Troublesome Trucks are just as determined to interfere and cause trouble for everyone.

Spanish

Bedarida Saunders, Paola. Los Problemas de Tomás y Otros Cuentos. Random House, 1994. SPA E PRO
Thomas the Tank Engine learns about the dangers of fishing, traveling in the snow, and pulling freight cars.

---. Las Travesuras de Tomás y Otros Cuentos. Random House, 1994. SPA E THO
Adventure with Gordon, Henry, and Thomas highlight these four classic stories in which all the engines learn about cooperation, teasing, and rising to a big challenge.