The Adventure Begins (Thomas & Friends) (Pictureback

Thomas and Friends

by W. Awdry, Random House

Train-loving children ages 4 to 7 will delight in this original storybook that tells the whole story about their beloved friend Thomas and his very special world.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

24 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 10, 2015

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

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ozzy and I read this in 2 batches. It kind of sets up that Gordon is terribly bossy and Thomas is terribly cheeky. If you've seen the movie of this though, you know the story.

[Elliot]

One of your favorite library books as a two year old. You especially love the story of James being pushed off the rails by the Troublesome Trucks, and then being repainted red.

[Alana · Rating 3 out of 5]

An origin story for Thomas. I didn't know he used to be green.