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The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine!

Thomas has always wanted to go fishing. But when some fish get trapped in his boiler, it’s not quite what he expected! Based on the classic tales from the Reverend W. Awdry, with a stunning, modern look.

The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine!

Thomas has always wanted to go fishing. But when some fish get trapped in his boiler, it’s not quite what he expected! Based on the classic tales from the Reverend W. Awdry, with a stunning, modern look.

Engine Adventures is the perfect introduction to Thomas for children aged 3 up. From Thomas to Gordon to Harold the Helicopter, there is a railway adventure to thrill every Thomas fan.

These fun, short stories come with a fun, bonus spot-and-see activity at the end. Perfect for bedtime.

Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.

Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019

The Thomas the Tank engines stories were created by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry, who was born in Hampshire in 1911. He grew up close to the railway and was convinced that the steam engines all had different personalities. He used to imagine conversations between them. Later when he was grown up and his son Christopher became ill with measles, Wilbert told stories Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends to entertain him. Christopher asked for more and more stories and Wilbert began writing them down. The first of the Railway Series books was published in 1945, and Awdry wrote 26 Railway books in total before his son, Christopher, took over the series. There have since been multiple, hugely popular, Thomas the Tank Engine TV series and films.

• With a short, lively story and a bonus spot-and-see activity, this little book is perfect for pre-school Thomas fans
• Thomas was the 8th biggest pre-school character in the book market in 2019 (Bookscan)
• Thomas celebrated his 75th anniversary in 2020
• 500+ episodes and 13 movies to date!
• Highest ranking and rating on Milkshake in 2 years with 1.3 million reach
• 1 toy engine is sold every second somewhere in the world
• Farshore have been Thomas'' publisher for over 75 years
• Thomas has 2m+ fans on Facebook and 14 billion views on YouTube

Competition: Pocket;Library;Engines;to;the;Rescue;Peppa Pig;Paw Patrol;Paddington;Spot the Dog;Very Hungry Caterpillar;Gruffalo;Mr Men and Little Miss;Winnie the Pooh;Fireman Sam. Ladybird;Puffin;Eric Hill;Carle;Julia Donaldson;Judith Kerr;Michael Bond