Go, Thomas Go!

Thomas and Friends

by W. Awdry

THOMAS MUST GET the Judge to the very important train show, but they are running late. Faster and faster Thomas rushes the Judge through country and town, over the bridge, and through the tunnel. With fun, interactive play on every spread, young readers pull the tabs, lift the flaps, and spin the dials to make sure Thomas arrives on time.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Trains, Fiction, Kids, Transport

14 pages, Novelty Book

First published March 22, 2005

About the author

Wilbert Vere Awdry, OBE, better known as the Rev. W. Awdry, was an English clergyman, railway enthusiast and children's author, and creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, who starred in Awdry's acclaimed Railway Series.

The characters that would make Awdry famous, and the first stories featuring them, were invented in 1943 to amuse his son Christopher during a bout of measles. The first book (The Three Railway Engines) was published in 1945, and by the time Awdry stopped writing in 1972, The Railway Series numbered 26 books. Christopher subsequently added further books to the series.

Reviews

[Jon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rowan really digs trains, so some Thomas only seems logical. He loves the “SCREEEEEEEECH!” most of all.

[Sophia · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Judge could use a lesson in manners but I like how Thomas persevered any way!

[Hendrix · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first Thomas the train book! Read with mommy, I liked it! 🚂🚂 choo choo

[Kayla · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh. Even more clunky than you already expect for this type of book.

[Alex Pattison · Rating 1 out of 5]

I cannot properly express my dislike for this book, but I am going to try. The rhyme scheme is inconsistent, making it feel like a chore to read despite its short length. The judge is selfish, demanding, and inconsiderate of Thomas’ and her own safety and this is treated as completely normal. At the end of the book, her pre-existing relationship with Thomas seemingly sways her to unfairly award him with first place at the train show. If there is a lesson here, I cannot discern it whatsoever—maybe the lesson is that if you allow your boundaries to be pressed, you will be rewarded? Easily my least favourite of my three year old’s extensive collection of books.

[Mellanie C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute little board book.

[Jimminnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interactive story that my children enjoy. Unfortunately the underlying message of conflict of interest is not dissuaded but celebrated. A bad message for children indeed.

[Tommy Schlosser · Rating 3 out of 5]

Poor flow.

[Jennifer Fann-Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic

[Neyda · Rating 3 out of 5]

read this for my niece

[Guy H · Rating 2 out of 5]

I feel like the judge should have taken a train that was not entered into the competition at the end of the book. That would have preserved her impartiality.

[Jacquelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stuff happens! A well-dressed tidy judge boards Thomas the Tank Engine for the ride of her life in Go, Train, Go! Off comes her hat and on goes the mud as they hurry to get to the train show. Reverend W. Awdry’s famous train wins yet again in this Beginner Book Story illustrated by Tommy Stubbs. Wholesome, healthy, and moral, Thomas and his friends are always a safe choice for children.

Kids love Thomas and will find reading easy in this book with short sentences and small words that repeat. The colorful illustrations will be familiar to fans of the television show. The text of this story finds Thomas and his passenger at odds. She urges him to go fast, but the little train encounters multiple obstacles to overcome. Goats and cows, logs and mud, Thomas labors to satisfy the needs of his rider while staying safe. What little boy, however reluctant to read, could resist a book about Thomas that includes an authority figure getting quite messy?

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

PB:44

If you know who Thomas the Train is or like trains in general, you will enjoy this story! the illustrations are clear and life like and it is easy to see why Thomas the Train is so likable. The story is fast paced and keeps the readers engaged on every page. Great story for early readers because great use of the great use of repetition and word choice in the story.

3 words to describe this book: Trains, fun, fast

[Aubrey White · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nat LOVES this book. It is right up there with his bunny. We read it at least five times a week and tonight was one of those times. As Thomas board books go, it's not terrible. Nat loves when the judge's hat blows off, Brendan loves the mud splashing on the train, Josiah loves to read it, and I love when it is over.

[Benjamin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have read this stupid book so, so many times. It has trains and interactive pull tabs, and my young child loves it.

At the risk of reading too much into it, the message that Thomas will not allow himself to be hurried or peer-pressured into cutting corners is great. The nepotism at the story's culmination is not so much.

my favorite quote: "Into the mud! Splish! Splash!"

[Shawn Fairweather · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son rec'd a four pack of Thomas books for Xmas with this being one of them. All four books are of typical Thomas fashion using vivid colors, inclusion of many Thomas's friends, and age appropriate storylines that my son highly enjoys. Any book that Parker picks up and hands me to read him gets a thumbs up from me, these books get read much more than others!

[Selena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thomas must take the judge to the train show and fast! But he comes across a series of things interrupting his speed by being on the track. What will the judge think about her wild ride?

[Jillyholdy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Holden really liked the sparks from the wheels whenever the train hit the brakes. He even made the sound with me. He went to bed with this book a couple time, and read it with his night(flash)light.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

fantastic. gripping. Thomas is a beacon of hope in a hopeless world.

[Tammy Sawyer]

Boo loves his Thomas

[Dana · Rating 4 out of 5]

reread - read a thon. One of our favorites. Fun to read.

[Ben · Rating 2 out of 5]

So awful

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Go, Train, Go!
Awdry, Wilbert
an early repetitive story for thomas fans, helps with word recognition, used for preschool and elementary school

[Jenny U · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute interactive book for preschoolers.

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

You just can't go wrong with little kids, especially boys, and Thomas the Train. This is typical of the other Thomas books, but they are all age appropriate and fun for kids.

[Grace · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not too wild about Thomas but son enjoyed the story.

[Erik Erickson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Simple and quick little read. Sappy sweet with Thomas winning a prize for no reason. A little too one-dimensional for the kindergarten age but was pretty engaging for the two year old.

[Kellee Moye · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reread often with the "choo choo" fascination

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of Abraham's favorites...

[Nathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read to James