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Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends is a British children's television series based on The Railway Series by the Rev. W. Awdry which was first broadcast in 1984 and the end of 2021. This article lists Thomas books in the Pictureback series released by Random House.
Thomas Gets Tricked and Other Stories edit
Stories and episodes edit
- Thomas Gets Tricked
- Come Out, Henry!
- Henry to the Rescue
- A Big Day for Thomas
Years edit
- 1989
- 1991 (with audio cassette)
- 2005 (with CD)
Notes edit
- Introduces Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon and Sir Topham Hatt.
- First book used for four stories.
- This is the first book and storytelling by Ringo Starr.
Trouble for Thomas and Other Stories edit
Stories and episodes edit
- Trouble for Thomas
- Thomas Saves the Day
- Thomas Goes Fishing
- Terence the Tractor
Years edit
- 1989
- 1991 (with audio cassette)
- 2005 (with CD)
Note edit
- Introduces James, Annie and Clarabel, Foolish Freight Cars and Terence the Tractor.
James in a Mess and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories edit
Stories and episodes edit
- James in a Mess
- Bertie's Chase
- Percy and the Signal
- Percy Proves a Point
Year edit
- 1993
Notes edit
- Introduces Toby, Henrietta, Percy, Bertie the Bus and Harold the Helicopter.
- Thomas cannot be seen in this book, but he did star in "Bertie's Chase" and "Percy Proves a Point".
- In the original print, the sentence line "It was such an insult to be reminded of the time a bootlace had been used to mend a hole in his coaches." was divided by a page break, showing that this page ends with the word "an," and the next page starts with the word "insult." This is later corrected in the reprint.
A Cow on the Line and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories edit
Stories and episodes edit
- Double Trouble
- A Cow on the Line
- Old Iron
- Percy Takes the Plunge
Years edit
- 1992
- 1992 (with audio cassette)
- 2005 (with CD)
Notes edit
- Toby cannot be seen in this book, but he did star in "Double Trouble" and "A Cow on the Line".
- Bill and Ben made their debut but were not yet introduced.
Diesel's Devious Deed and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories edit
Stories and episodes edit
- Pop Goes the Diesel
- Diesel's Devious Deed
- A Close Shave for Duck
- Woolly Bear
Years edit
- 1992
- 1992 (with audio cassette)
- 2005 (with CD)
Notes edit
- Introduces Duck and Diesel.
- This is the last Thomas audiobook to have a beep sound to turn the page.
Edward's Exploit and Other Thomas The Tank Engine Stories edit
Stories and episodes edit
- Donald and Douglas
- The Deputation
- The Diseasel
- Edward's Exploit
Year edit
- 1993
Notes edit
- Introduces Donald, Douglas, Bill, Ben and BoCo.
- Bill and Ben are properly introduced in this book, unlike "Percy Takes the Plunge" in the "A Cow on the Line" book.
- Last book used for four stories.
- This is the last book and storytelling by Ringo Starr.
The Cranky Day and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories edit
Stories and episodes edit
- Cranky Bugs
- Put Upon Percy
- Lady Hatt's Birthday Party
Years edit
- 2000
- 2001 (with audio cassette)
- 2005 (with CD)
Notes edit
- Introduces Cranky the Crane, Lady Hatt, Caroline and George.
- First book to include three stories.
- This is the first book and storytelling by Alec Baldwin.
- This is the first Thomas audiobook to include a Ding sound to turn the page.
Α Better View for Gordon and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories edit
Stories and episodes edit
- Toby and the Flood
- Α Better View for Gordon
- Busy Going Backwards
Years edit
- 2001
- 2002 (with audio cassette)
- 2005 (with CD)
Note edit
- Introduces Oliver and Toad.
Thomas and the Rumors and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories edit
Stories and episodes edit
- Thomas and the Rumors
- James and the Trouble with Trees
- Happy Ever After
Years edit
- 2002
- 2003 (with audio cassette)
- 2005 (with CD)
Notes edit
- Introduces Mrs. Kyndley and Old Slow Coach.
- Last book to feature stories from the fifth series
Percy's Chocolate Crunch and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories edit
Stories and episodes edit
- Percy's Chocolate Crunch
- Salty's Secret
- A Bad Day for Harold the Helicopter
Years edit
- 2003
- 2004 (with audio cassette)
- 2005 (with CD)
Notes edit
- Introduces Salty and Mavis.
- Foolish Freight Cars now called Troublesome Trucks.
- This is the last television series based on children's book to include an audio cassette.
James and the Red Balloon and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories edit
Stories and episodes edit
- James and the Red Balloon
- Harvey to the Rescue
- Thomas and the Jet Engine
Years edit
- 2004
- 2005 (with CD)
Notes edit
- Introduces Harvey.
- Stepney is mentioned in this book in the story "James and the Red Balloon", but is not seen.
- This is the last book and storytelling by Alec Baldwin.
Hooray for Thomas and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories edit
Stories and episodes edit
- Hooray for Thomas
- The Grand Opening
- Best Dressed Engine
Years edit
- 2005
- 2006 (with CD)
Notes edit
- Introduces Skarloey, Rheneas, Peter Sam, Rusty, Duncan, Trevor and Murdoch.
- Duncan only has a cameo in this book, however he will play a role in the story "Duncan's Bluff" in the "Thomas and the Treasure" book.
- Only book to feature stories from the seventh series.
- This is the first book and storytelling by Michael Brandon.
Track Stars!: Three Thomas & Friends Stories edit
Stories and episodes edit
- Thomas Gets it Right
- Emily's New Route
- Percy's Big Mistake
Year edit
- 2006
Notes edit
- Introduces Emily.
- Only book to feature stories from eighth series.
Thomas' Milkshake Muddle: Three Thomas & Friends Stories edit
Stories and episodes edit
- Thomas' Milkshake Muddle
- Toby Feels Left Out
- Thomas and the New Engine
Year edit
- 2007
Note edit
- Introduces Neville and Iron 'Arry & Bert.
Thomas and the Treasure and Other Stories edit
Stories and episodes edit
- Thomas and the Treasure
- Duncan's Bluff
- Seeing the Sights
Year edit
- 2008
Note edit
- Introduces Mr. Percival.
Steam Engine Stories: Three Thomas & Friends Adventures edit
Stories and episodes edit
- The Magic Lamp
- James Gets a New Coat
- Thomas and the Golden Eagle
Year edit
- 2008
Notes edit
- Proteus is mentioned in "The Magic Lamp", but he is not seen.
- Last book used for three stories.
- This is the last book and storytelling by Michael Brandon.
Notes edit
- These books were published by Random House and released in America only.
- The books Thomas Gets Tricked and Trouble for Thomas have a saying underneath the front cover and on the back cover, "As seen on the television show Shining Time Station".