Thomas is convinced that he can drive himself! When he heads off on his own, he learns that stopping can be harder than starting.
This classic story, originally by the Reverend W Awdry, has been adapted to appeal to the reader who is just beginning to read. Includes fun language building activities.
In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, Reverend W. Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945. He continued to create new adventures and characters until 1972, when he retired from writing. Reverend Awdry died in 1997 at the age of 85.
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Richard Courtney is a published illustrator known for his colorful work in the children’s book series Thomas & Friends.
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Thomas is convinced that he can drive himself! When he heads off on his own, he learns that stopping can be harder than starting.
This classic story, originally by the Reverend W Awdry, has been adapted to appeal to the reader who is just beginning to read. Includes fun language building activities.
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In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, Reverend W. Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945. He continued to create new adventures and characters until 1972, when he retired from writing. Reverend Awdry died in 1997 at the age of 85.
View titles by Rev. W. Awdry
Richard Courtney is a published illustrator known for his colorful work in the children’s book series Thomas & Friends.
View titles by Richard Courtney
