New Releases by Rev. W. Awdry

Something strange is happening at the Blue Mountain Quarry, and Thomas the Tank Engine is digging for answers! Little boys ages 3-6 will thrill to this Step 2 reader adventure based on the newest Thomas & Friends direct-to-DVD movie, Blue Mountain Mystery.

Fans of Thomas & Friends will have a special reading experience when they open the pages of this sturdy board with glow-in-the-dark illustrations. Train-loving boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will be intrigued to see the moon, stars, Thomas'' headlight, and more brighten the night with a soft glow in this sleepy Thomas the Tank Engine bedtime story.

When a little engine is blamed for something he didn''t do, Thomas becomes determined to clear his name. This full-color storybook, based on the new Thomas & Friends direct to DVD/Blue-ray movie Blue Mountain Mystery, is sure to thrill young boys ages 3-7.

All aboard! With two exciting Thomas & Friends stories and over 50 train stickers, boys ages 3-7 will be right on track for fun and adventure with this Deluxe 8x8 Storybook.

Thomas is rolling down the Easter rails in this step 2 leveled reader that will introduce children to reading—and the exciting world of Thomas & Friends!

Sodor''s newest star, Flynn the fire engine, arrives just in time to help Percy put out a fire and save Thomas. Little boys ages 3-6 will thrill to this Step 1 SIR based on the newest Thomas & Friends direct-to-DVD movie, Day of the Diesels. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Those sneaky Diesels are planning something devious—and Thomas is on their track! This full-color storybook, which is based on the new Thomas & Friends direct-to-DVD movie, Day of the Diesels, issure to thrill little boys ages 3-6. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Thomas gets more than he bargains for when he pulls Edward''s freight cars in the title story. Also included are "Thomas Saves the Day," "Thomas Goes Fishing," and "Terence the Tractor."

Full-color photos . James makes fun of his friends because they need paint jobs, but when an accident ruins his appearance, James finds himself in a real jam! Also included are "Bertie''s Chase," "Percy and the Signal," and "Percy Proves a Point."

Percy has been telling ghost stories about Rolf’s Castle, the old ruin near one of the main lines. Thomas doesn’t want to believe in ghosts, but when odd things keep happening, he gets nervous. But on an important, special run, Thomas starts to figure out that mysterious happenings usually have reasonable explanations.

Thomas rolls to the rescue after some mischievous monkeys let the animals loose from a visiting circus. Boys ages 3 to 7 will love this early reader featuring their favorite Thomas & Friends engines.

GORDON IS RARELY willing to help out the other engines when they''re busy with work. He feels that he is above it all. Ultimately, Gordon learns a very important lesson - when he least expects it, and in a very interesting way.

A retelling of the classic tale of Thomas getting a job of his own. Not content with moving freight cars in the yard, Thomas dreams of more, but first he must learn about patience, cooperation, and following instructions.

Full-color photos. Diesel, the new engine, devises a plan to get back at Duck for causing the freight cars to laugh at him. This collection also features "Pop Goes the Diesel," "A Close Shave for Duck," and "Woolly Bear." From the Trade Paperback edition.

What does it take to bring the entire Island of Sodor Railway System to a halt? Just a crack in the track. Well, a crack in the track and some hail on rail . . . and a toad in the road, and a fuss on the bus. In fact, one thing leads to another until just about everything that can go wrong does go wrong. Luckily, there’s a breakdown train with a couple of cranes that can fix a big mess (and they don’t mind the rain). From the Hardcover edition.

Thomas is taking the judge to the train show! He speeds up a hill, across a ridge, through a tunnel, and over a bridge. But as soon as Thomas starts to go fast—screech!—he has to slow down. A goat is in the way, the wind is pushing him back, the tunnel is very dark, and logs are on the track! As soon as Thomas gets past each delay, he gets to go fast—at last! But will they reach the show on time? Go, Thomas, go!

SMALL ENGINES, medium-sized engines, and large engines—everyone has problems with those Troublesome Trucks. But there are cranes of all sizes, too, and they are always ready and able to be Really Useful and help out!

Winter is coming and Thomas, being a small engine, needs to put on his snowplow. Thomas hates his snowplow; he thinks it makes him look funny, and when he has it on, the other, bigger engines tease him. But Thomas saves the day when a big storm comes up and Toby is stuck on his branch line. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Each new Thomas DVD creates great excitement. These three stories from the latest release are filled with the same gentle humor and familiar friends as all of the very popular Thomas Picturebacks.First, Thomas is taking milk to the dairy to make ice cream for a big party, and if he goes too fast, the milk will churn into butter. Second, Sir Topham Hatt has arranged for all the engines to go get a new coat of paint . . . but why was Toby left out? And third, when Neville—a new engine—is seen talking to diesels, none of the steamies will speak to him . . . not even to warn him that the bridge is out! From the Trade Paperback edition.

Peep! Peep! Get ready for a trainload of fun with two Thomas & Friends stories and over 50 stickers! Based on the TV/DVD episodes, this deluxe format is sure to give little engineers lots to love while they read about all of the Really Useful Engines! From the Trade Paperback edition.

When an urgent package arrives for Sir Topham Hatt, it must reach him as quickly as possible. What is inside the package? Can the “Really Useful Engines” cooperate and get it to him in time? From the Trade Paperback edition.

In the title story, Gordon and Henry laugh at Edward when some cows break his train. But when a cow blocks the line several days later, it''s Edward who has the last laugh. Also included are "Double Trouble," "Old Iron," and "Percy Takes the Plunge." From the Trade Paperback edition.

Filled with Gentle humor and lots of photo illustrations, here are three fun new stories straight from Thomas’ newest video. First, Thomas likes to go fast, but when he has to deliver a load of eggs, he must go slow, or the eggs will be scrambled. Next, Emily is given a new route, but it takes her past the Black Loch, which she hears is the home of a monster! And finally, Percy overhears a rumor that he is to be sent to the scrap yard and decides to run away. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Thomas is visiting the docks and is amazed at how busy all of his friends are! He wants to help out, but the other engines say they can do it on their own. It takes a big accident for Thomas to be able to prove what a Really Useful Engine he can be. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Thomas and the Really Useful Engines are working hard getting the new airport ready for the grand opening. Then a terrible storm slows them down, and soon it is clear that all the engines are going to have to work together. The steamies and the diesels have never gotten along very well, but Lady appears in Thomas’ dream and tells him it will be all right. But can they count on help from the biggest diesel of them all–Diesel 10? From the Trade Paperback edition.

Percy is sleeping when he hears a rumble. He opens his eyes and sees a giant yellow dragon! But dragons aren’t real, are they? Maybe it was a dream! The next day he shares his fears with James and Thomas and learns the truth about what it was that he saw. A Step 1 Book From the Trade Paperback edition.

Gordon loves to remind everyone that he is the fast and important train. But one day, Thomas is given a very special job: he is taking a jet engine to the airport. When the engine is switched on by accident, suddenly Thomas is the very fast and very important train! Beginning readers will enjoy the simple text full of action words (zip!) and action sounds (zoom!). From the Trade Paperback edition.

Based on the exciting new Thomas & Friends direct-to-DVD movie, this Step 2 leveled reader will introduce children to reading—and all the adventure of Misty Island Rescue! From the Trade Paperback edition.

Thomas the Tank Engine can’t wait for the Wellsworth Christmas Eve Festival, but when stormy weather rolls in, he might miss the celebrations completely. This latest installment in the popular Thomas in Town hardcover storybook series is the perfect stocking stuffer for little boys, ages three to six. From the Hardcover edition.

Thomas the Tank Engine finds adventure on the high seas in this exciting Pictureback based on the new direct-to-DVD movie Misty Island Rescue. Little engineers, ages three to six, can join in the journey as Thomas ships out to find building materials for Sodor’s new Rescue Center—only to need rescuing himself!