Subjects:  1. Children's Baby - Boardbooks    2. Children: Preschool    3. Juvenile Fiction    4. Preschool Picture Story Books    5. Social Issues - Friendship    6. Social Situations - Friendship    7. Transportation - General    8. Transportation - Trains    9. Juvenile Fiction / General   

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. General    3. Juvenile Nonfiction    4. Juvenile literature    5. Railroads    6. Spanish: Grades 3-4    7. Trains    8. Transportation - Railroads & Trains   

Reviews (2)

A conversational piece to read with your toddlers
This is an excellent board book to read with your toddlers, and explain the differences in shapes and sizes.Our family enjoyed looking for other items of similar shapes in our own home, while we sat and read this book together.That became a very enjoyable game for even my older toddler, who was no longer interested in board books.The one reference to "fat" and "thin" will actually make a good time to discuss how some words can be hurtful to others, and how to avoid them.My toddler surprised me with her sensitivity and ability to understand this complex matter.

Thomas the Tank Engine Shapes and Sizes
While a cute little board book, this is one of the rare Thomas books that parents may want to approach with caution.It is a fun book for illustrating the comparative shapes and sizes of objects like tank engines and suitcases, but a reference to Sir Topham Hatt as 'fat' might put someadults and children off. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Baby - Boardbooks    2. Children: Preschool    3. Concepts - Size & Shape    4. Movie Tie - In    5. Transportation - Trains    6. Juvenile Fiction / Movie or Television Tie-In   

Reviews (3)

how about some actual trains?
only 3 of the 10 numbers are represented by trains!My son loves all things Thomas, but he isn't interested in counting three railroad signs or four suitcases.I'm awfully glad that I looked at this book in the library before buying it.
nice book
This is rather young for my son (3) but he still loves it being Thomas and reviewing the numbers can never be bad!It's a nice hard book and I wish I would have had it a year or so ago!

Thomas the Tank Engine Counts to Ten
Of all the board books in the toddler Thomas the Tank Engine series, this is my 3-year-old's favorite!The illustrations are so colorful, and the engines and people so expressive, that learning to counting is alot of fun. Your child can count engines, people, and objects associated with a trainstation.Just the right size for little hands, durable, and priced rightfor parents who want their child to have various Thomas books. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Baby - Boardbooks    2. Children: Preschool    3. Concepts - Counting    4. Concepts - Counting & Numbers    5. Movie Tie - In    6. Transportation - Trains    7. Juvenile Fiction / Movie or Television Tie-In   

Reviews (1)

Thomas is So Busy, from Morning to Night
It's a quick `good morning Percy' and Thomas is off in this two-part story about his busy day.In the first part of the boardbook ("On the track...") Thomas scurries about with his coaches, Annie and Clarabel, until it is time to go to the quarry where he helps Mavis and Toby with some Troublesome Trucks.
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Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    3. Children: Preschool    4. Fiction    5. Health & Daily Living - Daily Activities    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Movie Tie - In    8. Railroads    9. Responsibility    10. Trains    11. Transportation - General    12. Transportation - Trains    13. Juvenile Fiction / Transportation   

Reviews (5)

What a nicely done series
My son Joseph loves all the books in this series. Any boy that loves Thomas the Tank will!They are easy to handle for small boys.The pages are durable.

Same good stories, easy to carry around format
As every parent of a Thomas Fan knows, these books would better be durable and easy to carry. This book is an excellent combination of both. The four original stories are accompanied by the original illustrations, and put together in a durable hardcover, easy to carry format.

Just Lovely for Train Lovers
When my 3-yr old takes an interest in something, it usually becomes an all-out obsession: dinosaurs, construction vehicles, space and so it continues with Thomas the Tank Engine.We've read other books and rentedvideos, but these books (there are four in this series) are his beloved.The stories are simple and plentiful with a bit of a moral to them, withoutbeing pretentious or zealous. The writing style is delightful: adult enoughnot to bore the reader and yet perfectly understandable for the listener(assuming it's a child!).The pictures are clear but not movie ortelevision tie-ins - it makes them more lovable! The books are small and myson loves to stack them and carry them around with him.Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    2. Children's stories, English    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Fiction    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Railroads    7. Short stories    8. Trains    9. Transportation - General    10. Transportation - Trains    11. Juvenile Fiction / Transportation   

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Great for Train enthusiasts
The original installment of the "Thomas the Train" stories (alert--Thomas does not appear in this group of stories yet) introduces Edward, Gordon and Henry.My son adores these and we read them over and over.He studies the illustrations very intently and want to know every detail! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children's stories, English    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Classics    5. Fiction    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Railroads    8. Short stories    9. Trains    10. Transportation - General    11. Transportation - Trains    12. Classic fiction    13. Juvenile Fiction / Transportation    14. Transport technologies   

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 People & Places    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. History    4. History - United States/19th Century    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile Transportation    7. Juvenile literature    8. Pacific railroads    9. People & Places - General    10. Railroads    11. Transportation - Railroads & Trains    12. United States   

Reviews (2)

Read it on Best of Thomas
I read this book on my Best of Thomas DVD with and without narration, and I feel like getting this book. I also like to get Thomas tells a lie, and Hooray For Thomas. Percy had seen a dinosaur. He thinks it was a dragon. Thomas goes out. He tells Percy. He goes back to the forest. He doesn't know until the driver said it was a dinosaur model for the new dinosaur park. Harold comes and lifts the model on the flat truck. Men fasten it. Percy sees it. Thomas tells him "Don't worry Percy, this isn't a dragon. This is a dinosaur model for the new dinosaur park." He passes the school, and the children waved. He gets three cheers from Sir Topham Hatt and all the people who are desining the park and his driver, fireman, and conductor.

Thomas stories for younger fans
This is my son's favorite Thomas the Tank Engine story because it is written at his level.The Jellybean Books are written for younger children and this story is very engaging and involves a dinosaur, a subject close tothe hearts of many youngsters.This is the perfect book for any youngThomas the Tank Engine fan. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures    2. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    3. Children: Preschool    4. Dinosaurs    5. Fiction    6. Humorous Stories    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Railroads    9. Trains    10. Transportation - General    11. Transportation - Trains    12. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Dinosaurs   

Reviews (5)

Very disappointing
Definitely pay attention to who the authors are for these books.Other books are much better than this one.The story line is weak at best and neither my son nor I want to read it.

Magic isn't needed!
Stay away from the Thomas stories that involve magic. These stories are poorly written, and introduce an element (magic) that is both not nescessary and, in my opinion, cultish. The original author, Rev. W. Audry, was a Christian father writing to his sick son, and the first stories were filled with Christian morals that, though subtle, are prevalent even today. The tv show is a good example of clean, fun stories that teach kids how to work in harmony with peers of all types (and colors).
Is Lady A Zombie?
We love everything Thomas, and to be truthful my son gives this a thumbs-up, but I think it's a little sub-par for most Thomas books.
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Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. Fiction    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Magic    7. Movie Tie - In    8. Railroads    9. Trains    10. Transportation - Trains    11. Juvenile Fiction / Movie or Television Tie-In   

Subjects:  1. Alphabet    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Concepts - Alphabet    5. Fiction    6. Railroads    7. Toys    8. Trains    9. Transportation - Trains    10. Juvenile Nonfiction / Concepts / Alphabet   

Reviews (1)

ridiculous
My son loves trains so I thought some cute little stickers would be a good idea for his stocking... Little is right, the book is tiny and there are maybe 6 stickers. It is just not what I expected I guess. I wasnt expecting much because it was only $1.50 but what is this "Sourcing Fee" that goes along with it? It ended up being around $3.50 for this little book... I would not recommend this. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity Books - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 2-3    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Transportation - Railroads & Trains    6. Juvenile Nonfiction / Activity Books    7. Stationery items   

Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Technical    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Science    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Juvenile literature    6. Science & Technology - History    7. Science & Technology - Inventions & Discoveries    8. Steam engines    9. Steam-engines    10. Technology - History    11. Technology - Inventions    12. Technology - Inventions & Discoveries    13. Transportation - Railroads & Trains   

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Fun for Thomas fans!
My 2 1/2-year old son fell in love with this book. The flaps pull out not once, but twice on each page to reveal more of the story. Colorful, sturdy pages (but not cardboard). Not a good choice for those under two, in my opinion, simply because of the delicate nature of the flaps. My son destroyed almost every book he got his hands on as a young toddeler, but by 2 1/2 he was able to handle this book without incident. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Delivery of goods    4. Fiction    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Railroads    7. Social Issues - General    8. Specimens    9. Toy and movable books    10. Trains    11. Transportation - General    12. Transportation - Trains    13. Juvenile Fiction / Transportation   

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Juvenile Fiction    5. Movie Tie - In    6. Social Issues - General    7. Transportation - General    8. Transportation - Trains    9. Juvenile Fiction / Transportation   

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/All Ages    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. History    4. History - United States/19th Century    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Pacific railroads    8. Railroads    9. Science & Nature - Experiments & Projects    10. Transportation - Railroads & Trains    11. Union Pacific Railroad Company    12. United States    13. West (U.S.)    14. Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States / 19th Century   

Subjects:  1. Celebrations - Birthdays    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Juvenile Fiction    5. Readers - Beginner    6. Transportation - Trains    7. Juvenile Fiction / Transportation   

Reviews (4)

A Surprise for Thomas!
I am buying this book for my son and daughter (3 and 5 respectively).They both love Thomas and my son particularly loves this book.He can hardly wait to get to the end where Sir Topham Hatt and the gang yell "Surprise!"
Has Everyone Forgotten Thomas' Birthday?
"Thomas does not want to work today. It is his birthday! He wants a party, with presents, balloons, and silly hats. But Sir Topham Hatt says, `Henry is busy. Gordon is busy. James is busy. You must work today, Thomas.'" -From the book
My Toddler Loves This Book
I bought this book for my first grader to read to her 19 month old brother, and it has quickly become my little one's favorite book.The illustrations are beautiful, and the text is simple.The concepts are riveting for little ones - trains, birthday, surprises, and a cow on the train tracks.We all enjoy this book, but my toddler absolutely loves it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Birthdays    2. Celebrations - Birthdays    3. Celebrations - Parties    4. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    6. Children: Grades 1-2    7. Fiction    8. Juvenile fiction    9. Locomotives    10. Parties    11. Preschool Reading Skills    12. Railroads    13. Surprise birthday parties    14. Trains    15. Transportation - Trains    16. Juvenile Fiction / General   

Reviews (4)

not for over 4 years
This is a very attractive book; but very few words.No story line and did not keep my son's attention.I am giving it to my sister's 2 year old.It's more for 2-3 year olds.I can't believe they would say it's for 4-8 year olds.My son is 4 and was pretty bored after one read-through.

Excellent art work for a small childs book.
I, too, as a proud owner of three Zahares originals, was looking forward to the publication of this book.I was surprized to see such few words, but with this typeart work, that is all you need.A simple book to readto youngsters.Looking forward to their next book Delivery.

Charming verse is wonderful to read aloud.
Window Music is a treat for kids AND their parents!A wonderful book to read aloud, Suen's musical verse is just the right company for Zahares' bold illustrations. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    2. Children: Kindergarten    3. Fiction    4. General    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Railroads    7. Stories in rhyme    8. Trains    9. Transportation - Trains    10. Early learning / early learning concepts   

Reviews (2)

Absolutely delightful - the perfect picture book
This is one of the best picture books I've ever seen. The ingenious illustrations are totally eye-catching and beautiful. Small children will have fun learning the alphabet and counting in this highly interactive and delightful book. Absolutely recommended.

It's Ok
This is a good book as far as the lifts, it teaches the alphabet, opposites, counting, shapes and others. but it does not compare to the orignal. Although some of the story line is their its just not the same as the orignal. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alphabet    2. Children's 4-8 - Lift the Flap    3. Children: Preschool    4. Concepts - General    5. Fiction    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Railroads    8. Specimens    9. Toy and movable books    10. Trains    11. Transportation - Trains    12. Juvenile Fiction / Concepts / General