FROM OUR EDITORS

Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends began life as a series of bedtime stories for the author's small son and grew to become a genuine publishing phenomenon. This treasured collection includes all 26 of Reverend Wilbert Awdry's beloved books, published at the rate of one a year in an unbroken sequence from 1945 to 1971. Introduced by a special foreword from the author, this book includes new reproductions of the charming color illustrations in the Railway Series, produced originally by C. Reginald Dalby and later by John Kenney and Peter & Gunvor Edwards. 8 1/2" x 11". Color illus. Ages 2-5

FROM THE PUBLISHER

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!

SYNOPSIS

Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends began life as a series of bedtime stories for the author's small son and grew to become a genuine publishing phenomenon. This treasured collection includes all 26 of Reverend Wilbert Awdry's beloved books, published at the rate of one a year in an unbroken sequence from 1945 to 1971. Introduced by a special foreword from the author, this book includes new reproductions of the charming color illustrations in the Railway Series, produced originally by C. Reginald Dalby and later by John Kenney and Peter & Gunvor Edwards. Originally published in 26 volumes at $130.00.