Book Description

These are the original adventures of Percy, that cheeky locomotive who just loves to play practical jokes. After Thomas himself, Percy is kids' favorite Thomas & Friends character.
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Great book for train loving children
My son eats, thinks, sleeps, dreams, breathes, and plays trains on a daily basis. He even talks in his sleep about trains. My son is also the type of child who will look at his father's train magazines for hours, but until recently, had no interest in "children's books". We checked this book out the library, and he loves it. He likes pictures of real things weather it is animals, nature scenes, or train scenes. I would recommend this book because it has pictures of real objects, and it has simple text. Although it is an ABC book, I would recommend it even if it was not. As for the comment about the pictures not being interesting, it depends on what you define as interesting. For example, if you are not interested in trains, a large picture of a coupler is not going to be interesting, but if you are two year old child who loves trains and knows what a coupler is, the picture is very interesting.

Learning to love learning
My two year old knows his alphabet already, but this book is encouraging him to take that next step of associating the alphabet with words. He is a train fanatic and seeing upper and lower case letters presented with train-associated words and pictures has him spouting off train terms when asked what words begin with particular letters. As noted in the editorial review, some of the pictures are a bit muddy and uninteresting -- but for the most part this book in is my son's daily repertoire of books and one he begs to take with us when we leave the house. I would definitely recommend this book as one which inspires learning about trains, with the sneaky benefit of learning about letters and words. The only reason I will not give it 5 stars is because I think it could have included more interesting pictures for some of the letters, but I give it 4 stars because it does acheive the goal of teaching the alphabet with train visuals - and because this book is dearly loved by my 2 year old.

Great for your little train lover.
This is educational and fun. Perfect for my 3 year old nephew.It has real train pictures and the alphabet - at 3 the little ones canquickly recognize and identity trains. Perfect for matching them withletters. A very good book.

My son loves it!
I first took this book out of the library and my son asked me to read it over and over again. I purchased it through Amazon.com as a Christmas gift for him last year. We still read it often. He even took it into his preschool class so the teacher could read it to everyone! I'm convinced that he also learned the alphabet through his love of this book. ... Read more

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Squeeze the soft Thomas the Tank Engine face to listen to his very own theme song! Children will love to have music playing as they read the charming story about Thomas and Bertie the Bus. A delight for Thomas fans everywhere! ... Read more

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Small price for a portable - play anywhere - theme song
The story is abbreviated, true. And the illustrations are somewhat flat. BUT you get the 3-D face on the cover, the theme song played at the perfect volume with cows and sheep on the first double page (can hear the song better with the book open). Our one year old rarely makes it past that first page but there's no need! A run through of the song, some moos and baas... cheers up a sad (car bound) baby everytime.

Anti - Thomas
Is it OK to say that you don't like TTTE? There is no denying that kids have been captivated by the Thomas phenomenon, including the mass merchandising of toys and every conceivable household accroutrement - from lampshades to bedspreads, toothbrushes to curtains...overpriced clothing ranges...mainly on the strength of the TV series and the BBC/ABC marketing arms.

But, but, but, but....I find the stories twee, dated and humourless. So dour...so class-ridden... I know millions will disagree, and there are millions of happy kids and parents out there.

Thomas was a passing phenomenon in our household, and there's nothing wrong with a bit of stodge mixed in with more nutritious fare. I wouldn's say "don't go there", but try to retain some perspective and balance in children's lives!

Another good story about Thomas, but not long enough.
I purchased this particular Thomas the Tank Engine book for my grandchildren, as they have enjoyed the stories about Thomas in the past. However, if I could have seen and read this book in a book store, I probably would not have purchased it. While the graphics are extremely good (as usual), and the music is quite cute (and appropriately quiet), the story is just too short at 10 pages. In addition, I am always looking for books that are interesting for my grandchildren, but yet teach them new words. Unfortunately, this book just is too short to meet that criteria for me to rate it any higher than 3 stars.

"Thomas the tank engine" is tops
This book is a classic. It contains the exceptional stories Thomas and Gordon, Thomas' Train, Thomas and the trucks and Thomas and the breakdown train. In the first story, the little blue engine gets carried away with himself and gets a run for his money from Gordon. In the next, Henry is ill so Thomas takes his passenger train with embarrasing results. In the one after, Thomas has a go with some troublesome trucks. Finally, while he is shunting, Thomas notices James having some trouble with some trucks, he gets a hold of the breakdown train and saves James and gets a Branch line of his very own with two coaches. ... Read more

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Katy Caboose is tired of being last, and one day a freak accident allows her to realize her dream of peace and solitude. ... Read more

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The Caboose Who Got Loose
This story is about Kate the Caboose. She is in the back of a long freight train, and she hates it. She hates the smoke, the bumps, the noise, and the ride. One day, she pulls into the station. While waiting for the engine to be refitted, a lonely signal tower tells Kate how it longs to be a caboose, so it can see the world. Kate leaves the station with a new attitude about her life. When the train hits a bump, Kate's coupling breaks. Find out what happens to her in this exciting book by Bill Peet.

Childhood Memories
This is a book that is very close to my heart. As a child, I would always pick this book for my mother to read to me. I still have the book and have since introduced it to my nieces. The artwork is beautiful and the story is timeless. I highly recommend this book to anyone with children. I'll always remember the last line, "Yes indeed, oh indeed, oh indeed, Katie did".

favorite book for huge train fan
My son (four) brings me this book almost every night. Fantastic pictures and a great rhyming story with fabulous descriptions. This is the best train book we've found so far and are going to try other books by same author.

One of the best kids books I've found
My wife and toddler accidentally found this in the library (he's a choo-choo junkie...), and we all just love it. Highly Reccommended.

What a wonderful book....and what a wonderful author
We received this book as a birthday gift, and what a gift it has been! The prose is so melodic you can almost sing it as you read. You can use so much inflection which makes the story even more fun! We immediately bought Smokey by Bill Peet for our little train lover as well! Highly recommend these books for kids as well as the adults who read them! ... Read more

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Perfect for children who are fascinated by vehicles!Children who are interested in all kinds of vehicles will enjoy the Transport series. With a focus on passenger vehicles, the titles in the Transport series feature information about different types of cars, boats, planes, and trains.A simple definition and colorful illustration introduce each vehicle, followed by explanations of unique features and uses. The Transport series is perfect for enjoying at home and for enhancing concepts learned at preschool! ... Read more

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All aboard for trainloads of fun as young readers are taken to places filled with train history and adventures! ... Read more

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Who is coming under the bridge?Who's that in the engine shed?Lift the

flaps and meet the whole gang in this adorable introduction to the little blue

engine and his friends.




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Great for one year olds
This book is loved by my one year old. The flaps lift in different directions and he never gets tired of seeing who is behind each one. The book is also pretty sturdy for his clumbsy fingers. The pictures are colorful and the text is short enough that he doesn't get bored before turning the page.

A perfect introduction to Thomas and his friends!
"Meet Thomas and His Friends" is the perfect book to introduce your baby to these characters. The simple pictures and sweet expressions appeal to babies, as do the bright colors. My toddler has advanced to other books featuring Thomas, but still enjoys the My First Thomas series. ... Read more

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Get on board and get ready for fun with this exciting video play pack.It's loaded with things to do and see!There's a wind-up toy train that moves along a piece-together puzzle track, a make-your-own conductor's hat, an informative storybook and a 30-minute live-action train video....Everything you need to get young imaginations rolling is packed in this sturdy box with convenient handle for on-the-go fun! ... Read more