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Type of bind: Hardcover
EAN num: 9780375834097
ISBN number: 0375834095
Label: Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 508
Printing Date: October 25, 2005
Publishing house: Random House Books for Young Readers
Age index: Ages 4-8
Release Date: October 25, 2005
Sale Popularity Level: 42817
Studio: Random House Books for Young Readers
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Sinve the very first Thomas stories written by a father for his son over 60 years ago, Thomas the Tank Engine continues to delight children everywhere. This collection contains 14 of the best-loved titles of the Reverend W Awdry’s classic Railway Series and includes the most famous adventures of Thomas and his Really Useful Engine friends. These exciting and funny tales, over 55 of them, are enhanced by the original artwork in this stunning new gift edition.
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For Thomas fans this is a good resource of stories and excitement. I am the parent of three-year-old triplets (two girls and one boy) and all really enjoy these stories. (Our son loves the book while the girls just like it a lot.) The book has been very useful as a tool to help everyone settle down for story time. They are much more likely to come and listen quietly when a "Thomas Story" is part of story time.
We have not found the picture to text ratio to be a problem (as mentioned in some reviews). The children really enjoy looking ahead in the story to the subsequent picture and trying to guess what is going to happen next. The book, however, may not be suitable for children much younger than three.
The stories are a little old fashioned in their vocabulary and presentation, but I think that that is part of the appeal of the entire Thomas franchise. The stories should probably be read in order (at least the very first time through) since the later stories often refer back to some earlier occurrence.
The binding of the book appears to be good quality and the paper is heavier and more durable than in a typical book. There is even a ribbon to use as a bookmark. Overall, it makes a very nice package.
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I bought this book without "research". After I received the book, I found there is little pictures in the book. So I thought my 3-year-old will not be interested since he cannot read. Surprisingly, my son loves it. He asked me to read it as his bed time story. He seems to be able to tell which story he wants me to read from just 1 or 2 pictures.
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I bought this to replace the original lost in a home fire. My grandsons love it. We wear miner flashlights at night on our heads and read the stories in the dark. A great read.
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In our home, we call this, Big Red. (Under dust jacket, it's red) It is held together with tape to help its broken spine. Good sign for a book. My boy loves it, need I say more?
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These are not the railway series stories. They have been re-written to go with the 'Thomas & Friends' franchise. Rev. Awdrey's introductory notes have been rewritten, too.
We bought this book to replace ours when it wore out from being read so often, but we will have to return it, since it is not the book it claims to be. The Fat Director/Fat Controller has been replaced by 'Sir Toppam Hat' and the trucks are now freight cars.
If you are looking for 'Thomas & Friends' stories, then this will probably be fine for you, but if you wanted to read to your children the stories that Rev. Awdrey wrote, be aware that these are not it. You can find them here:Thomas the Tank Engine: The Complete Collection (Railway Series)
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