About this title: This collection contains more than 14 of the best-loved titles of the classic series, and includes the most famous adventures of Thomas and his Really Useful Engine Friends. Illustrations.
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Egmont
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9781405202022ISBN:1405202025
Description: Good. Childrens. Hardcover with dust jacket, small bump to lower front cover, back cover cre ased. This stunning gift book contains stories from fourteen of the original books from the Rev. W. Awdry's Railway Series. These specially-selected st ories feature the adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends. The pages are newly designed to make the stories accessible and enjoyable for children of all ages while retaining their ageless charm. With high product ion values, it is an ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780375834097ISBN:0375834095
Description: New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. Picture book. With dust jacket. 508 p. Contains: Illustrations. Railway Series. Intended for a juvenile audience. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780375834097ISBN:0375834095
Description: Dalby, C. Reginald & Kenney, John. New in New jacket. 8vo-7¾"-9¾" tall, Silver decoratedred cloth, in price-intact dust jacket. A collection of 14 of the best-loved titles of the classic series. 508 pages, illustrated.. read more
Binding: Hard Back/Hardcover
Publisher: The Book People / Ted Smart, Haydock, St Helen's, UK
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781405208581ISBN:1405208589
Description: Very Good + Dustjacket Very Good + 9 1/2" Tall. FLYLEAF RIPPED OUT WHICH HAS RIPPED PIECES FROM INSIDE OF FRONT BOARD-o/w book would have been fine & unmarked. Light wear to edges of dustjacket which o/w unmarked & very clean. Lovely colour illustrations. read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Random House Childrens Books
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780375834097ISBN:0375834095
Description: New. This collection contains more than 14 of the best-loved titles of the classic series, and includes the most famous adventures of Thomas and his Really Useful Engine Friends. Illustrations. read more
"Many parents' first acquaintance with Thomas the Tank Engine has been through the huge amount of Thomas and Friends merchandise which was produced as a result of the popular Thomas and Friends television program. This program was inspired by Reverend Awdry's Railway Series, originally published in the 1940's.
The original books are based on the real workings of a British rail yard, and they center around the activities of Thomas the Tank Engine, who is likable, hard-working and often cheeky. He and his friends the other engines have distinct personalities, and many of their adventures and conflicts hinge on character flaws and lessons learned through mistakes. Without being heavy-handed, Awdry's well-written stories illustrate the consequences of pride, self-importance and foolishness as well as the importance of friendship and respect.
This volume brings together 14 of the 41 original Thomas stories in a beautiful (and heavy) gift edition, complete with a ribbon bookmark and brief biographies of the stories' creators. The chapters are short and easy to read, making it an excellent fit for transitional readers and young listeners moving into chapter books. Because it is written in British English and has some railway terminology, it may be a slightly better read-aloud than read-alone. While all children who like trains ought to enjoy them, these stories will probably have a special appeal to young boys."
"It is nice to see the original stories. I love the way Sir Topham Hatt is called "the fat controller." I prefer these stories to the newer ones, the ones "based on Rev. Awdry's series." Nathaniel doesn't seem to like these as much as he does the newer ones."
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