A big rainstorm has hit the Island of Sodor. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning hits a tree, and it crashes onto the station house! James, Henry, and Percy are sent to get supplies to mend the roof, but when the three engines don't return, Thomas proves just what a very useful engine he really is. Beautifully illustrated, this 48-page hardcover with cloth spine is a charming, classic story that children and Thomas fans will treasure!
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When a fierce storm rips through the Island of Sodor, a bolt of lightning knocks down a tree--right onto the train station's roof! James the Red Engine, Percy the Small Engine, and Henry the Green Engine are sent off to fetch supplies to repair the damage. When they don't return, little blue Thomas the Tank Engine grows worried, and decides to set out on his own to help. Sure enough, his fears are confirmed: one after the other, the engines have encountered mishaps, and Thomas is happy to save the day. After all, he is a really useful engine.
The adventures of Thomas and his friends, both on television and in books, have won many young devotees over the years. Based on the Railway series by the Rev. W. Awdry, the simple, colorful stories will please Thomas fans, if not literature buffs. Bright idyllic landscapes and a plethora of big-faced trains provide a surreal experience best appreciated by the smallest readers. (Ages 2 to 6) --Emilie Coulter
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A big rainstorm has hit the Island of Sodor. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning hits a tree, and it crashes onto the station house! James, Henry, and Percy are sent to get supplies to mend the roof, but when the three engines don't return, Thomas proves just what a very useful engine he really is. Beautifully illustrated, this 48-page hardcover with cloth spine is a charming, classic story that children and Thomas fans will treasure!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Our toddler loves this!,
By Dawn Gorski (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Thomas the Really Useful Engine (Thomas & Friends) (Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends) (Hardcover)
The pictures in this book are very entertaining for our 2 year old son. He sits through the entire story. Any child that loves trains (or cars, trucks, etc) will love this book!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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A Very Cute Story,
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This review is from: Thomas the Really Useful Engine (Thomas & Friends) (Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends) (Hardcover)
This book is a great introduction to the Thomas series. Each of the trains are introduced in the beginning, and even indicate their size. Thomas and his friends endure a strong thunderstorm which knocks over a tree onto the station house. When it has to be repaired, Gordon is put in charge of the repairs and sends James off for the supplies. Those bad freight cars are at it again and knock James off the rails and into the mud, while they run off and get into trouble. Thomas goes out to look for his friend and finds Henry and Percy in trouble as well. Thomas gets the naughty cars in line and they all return home for a party. It's a very nice book, easy to read, and very enjoyable for all train lovers. It's one of the most requested books in our house and it definitely holds the attention of toddlers. A great find.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Really Useful Read-to-Me Book,
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This review is from: Thomas the Really Useful Engine (Thomas & Friends) (Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends) (Hardcover)
My daughters, ages 4.5 and 2.5 years old, really enjoyed this book. Cheerfully illustrated with text enclosed in easy-to-read boxes, this book is a must-read for new and seasoned Thomas fans. When the station roof is damaged during a storm, everyone pitches in to repair it. Everyone is useful! As a parent, I thought this book was ?useful? because: (1) it is a good introduction to readers who are not as familiar with Thomas and his friends, (2) children like my 2.5-year-old can identify with Henry the Green Engine?s fear of thunderstorms, (3) readers can cheer Thomas on as he searches for his missing friends Henry, Percy, and James, (4) parents can engage their children by asking questions, such as ?What was James supposed to fetch again?? The answer is lumber, bricks, and slate, (5) parents can also point out the bad behavior of the freight cars and stress the consequences of not doing what you are told.
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