This beautiful anniversary edition includes twenty-six of the Rev. W. Awdry's classic books in one volume. The stories are brought to life with the original illustrations, beautifully restored and reproduced, and the collection includes a special foreword from the Rev. W. Awdry himself, and an afterword by Brian Sibley. This splendid collection includes some of the most endearing children's books ever written and would make the perfect gift for any Thomas the Tank Engine fan.
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By Han DJ
Format:Hardcover
I have just purchased this book as a birthday present for my son. He loves Thomas and much prefers watching the classic episodes than the new ones.
I had a look through this book when it arrived and was suddenly whisked back 20 years down memory lane to the days when I loved Thomas and realised, these stories are timeless. I loved them, my son loves them and, unless he draws all over this book, his children will love them too.
The lovely, kindly tone in which they're written will sooth your child (or amuse them if, like me you like to read them in a Ringo Starr voice!) and if you yourself were a Thomas fan in your youth, you'll enjoy reading them again and again and probably marvel at how cheeky Thomas, fussy Henry, arrogant Gordon and obnoxious James are loved so much by so many.
It's also nice to read your children a book that credits them with a little more intelligence than a lot of books do today and employs subtlety in its morals rather than ramming them down kids' throats.
I had a look through this book when it arrived and was suddenly whisked back 20 years down memory lane to the days when I loved Thomas and realised, these stories are timeless. I loved them, my son loves them and, unless he draws all over this book, his children will love them too.
The lovely, kindly tone in which they're written will sooth your child (or amuse them if, like me you like to read them in a Ringo Starr voice!) and if you yourself were a Thomas fan in your youth, you'll enjoy reading them again and again and probably marvel at how cheeky Thomas, fussy Henry, arrogant Gordon and obnoxious James are loved so much by so many.
It's also nice to read your children a book that credits them with a little more intelligence than a lot of books do today and employs subtlety in its morals rather than ramming them down kids' throats.
By joanne corr
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
this is a lovely book with all the original stories in. my boys really enjoy reading them before bed. fast delivery as well couldn't have asked for a better book or service.
By Emma Hill
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
We ordered this as a Christening gift and whilst we knew the book would be fine, we were disappointed that the outer cover had been damaged in transit - we went ahead and gave the book which was well received but I had hoped to have had a pristine one rather than a dented one
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delightful
This was purchased for my grandson who is very appreciative of it. It contained all the stories and good illustrations. His parents were delighted also!!!
Published 6 months ago by Mags
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for children of all ages 3-35
Having been a fan as a child I decided to buy this book for my daughter, who was a Thomas fan after spending time with a childs son who is heavily into Thomas. Read more
Published 8 months ago by P. White
4.0 out of 5 stars
Memories
I had to walk into town to find out what I really wanted to know about this book,is the text the authentic version from the original stories? Read more
Published 16 months ago by Nimrod48
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
This book is absolutely brilliant. The stories bring back so many memories and the illustrations are fab. I read this too my daughter before bed and she loves it. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Johnno
5.0 out of 5 stars
good
the book was good and i have enjoyed reading it. bought it as a gift, it does tear very easily upon falling etc. so be careful with tit
Published 17 months ago by tin
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This book is amazing. I purchased it for my sons and they love it! The only problem with it is that there is very little in the way of pictures. Read more
Published on 27 April 2010 by Kevin Anthony Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars
A lovely classic
I purchased this book as a Christening gift and was really pleased with the quality of the book when it arrived. Read more
Published on 11 May 2009 by L. Ruddle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for a Christening Gift
I bought this book for a Christening present for my nephew, granted he is only 6 months old but he will have this book for a lifetime (I hope). Read more
Published on 2 May 2009 by Debs B
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