The perfect collection for all Thomas the Tank Engine fans!

This elegant slipcase brings together all 26 books from this famous Railway Series in one stunning volume.

The ultimate nostalgic offering for all those who delight in the adventures of this cheeky little engine and his friends and a delightful present for new babies who are sure to grow up to be firm Thomas fans. Children aged 3 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller's railway. The short stories and beautiful illustrations are perfect for bedtime reading.

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.

A Special Edition for Fans of the Classic Illustrated Stories

About the Author

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.

Reviews

Top 100 Children's Book - Junior Magazine, 2019

Book Information
ISBN 9781405294645
Author Rev. W. Awdry
Format Hardback
Page Count 416
Imprint Farshore
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 2190g
Dimensions(mm) 286mm * 222mm * 39mm