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Thomas the Tank Engine: The Complete Collection Hardcover – September 2, 1996

by Wilbert Awdry (Author), C. Reginald Dalby (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 512 ratings
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Since the publication of the original Thomas the Tank Engine in 1946, millions of children and their parents all over the world have loved this series of bedtime stories about Thomas and his friends. All 26 of the Reverend W. Awdry's classic stories are here in one beautiful gift volume, with an introduction by the author himself. Illustrated in full color.
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  1. Reading age
    2 - 4 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    416 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    2 - 3
  5. Dimensions
    8.79 x 1.2 x 11.26 inches
  6. Publisher
    Random House Value Publishing, Inc.
  7. Publication date
    September 2, 1996
  8. ISBN-10
    0517187868
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0517187869
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Customers enjoy the stories in this collection of original Thomas and Friends stories. They find the stories funny, interesting, and mellow with good values. Many consider it a great book for kids and grandchildren. The book is considered worth the price and a nostalgic purchase by fans. Readers learn about the history of different engines and their distinct characters. The book is described as charming and special. However, opinions differ on the language - some find it amazing and clear, while others say it's poorly written and challenging to read.

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39 customers mention "Story quality"39 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the stories in this collection. They find the stories funny, interesting, and mellow with good values. The stories are authentic from a bygone era, and it's good to have all the stories in one book. The stories are short and to the point with plenty of pictures.

"...Beautiful language, good storylines, and nice little pictures. The book is precious in our family and hopefully will be passed onto other generations." Read more

"...This volume is great in that it has all the Awdry stories, but I have one serious objection, which is why there are only 4 stars here, and that is..." Read more

"This is an absolutely wonderful book. The stories are short and to the point, there are plenty of pictures, but my main issue is that it is way too..." Read more

"...They are ageless stories and the fascination with steam engines seems to know no gender boundaries..." Read more

16 customers mention "Book for kids"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book for kids. They find it entertaining and great for toddler bedtime stories. The illustrations are appealing, and the book provides interest for adults as well. Many consider it a treasure and an heirloom quality item that will be cherished for years to come.

"These are all the same stories that I enjoyed as a child. Formative, fun, creative and historical. I love reading these to my daughter...." Read more

"...This book will give you and your kids lots of time reading with great illustrations...." Read more

"This book is great, not only to read to my children, but for myself as well...." Read more

"...The stories are definitely geared for slightly older children but my son loves turning the many pages and pointing out his favorite characters...." Read more

9 customers mention "Value for money"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's value for money. They say it's worth the price, a great purchase, and nostalgic.

"...The price was very good and shipping was reliable." Read more

"...they love the stories just as much as my kids did 30 years ago, worth the price and seller was great" Read more

"...to my son every night its a great collection of stories and well worth the cost for this book." Read more

"...Sweet, mellow stories with good values and realistic train details. My son loves to read them over and over." Read more

8 customers mention "Fan love"8 positive0 negative

Customers find this book a great choice for Thomas fans. They say it's perfect for young children who love the train.

"...He loved, well still loves Thomas and his friends. We have moved several times since then, and across several states, I will always keep this book...." Read more

"...It's definitely a must-have for a Thomas the Train fan that can sit still long enough for the original stories." Read more

"...My grandson is 4 years old and loves everything Thomas. I've been buying him the single story books which he always takes home...." Read more

"This book is wonderful for any Thomas fan out there. Sweet, mellow stories with good values and realistic train details...." Read more

7 customers mention "Knowledge of engine history"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy learning about the history of different engines in this book. They also appreciate the original Thomas the Tank Engine stories with illustrations in one hardbound volume. The distinct characters and morals of each engine are highlighted, along with their names, numbers, and fuel types. The book is a favorite among adults who find historical and artistic aspects fascinating.

"...He knows all of the names of the trains and their numbers and what fuel they use...." Read more

"All the original Thomas the Tank Engine stories, with their illustrations, in one hardbound volume...." Read more

"...I think it is the distinctive character of each of the engines, together with the simple morality - typically pride comes before a fall - which..." Read more

"...My kids have loved learning about the history of different engines, and they love looking at the map." Read more

4 customers mention "Charm"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the charming stories and wonderful artwork. They find the stories sweet, mellow, and special.

"...So special. Please create bedtime routines with your children...." Read more

"...Having purchased it, it was exactly as I remember it; charming, fun stories and wonderful art...." Read more

"This book is wonderful for any Thomas fan out there. Sweet, mellow stories with good values and realistic train details...." Read more

"This will be short and sweet. I love the book. It got here quickly and was in excellent condition. Thanks!" Read more

4 customers mention "Collection"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the collection. They say it's a great addition to any Thomas and Friends fan's library.

"...A great treasure to add to your library." Read more

"...This collection is perfect...." Read more

"...Like the fact that it is the complete collection." Read more

"Great collection for any Thomas and Friends fan..." Read more

14 customers mention "Language"6 positive8 negative

Customers have different views on the language. Some find the original language amazing and clear, with accurate grammatical structure. They also appreciate the easy-to-read layout even though combined with two or three pictures. However, others find the writing poorly written, challenging to read, and difficult to read with kids on their laps. The language is described as strange and old.

"...Some of the language is a bit strange and the way they treat each other in the stories isn’t quite up to modern kindness standards...." Read more

"...Beautiful language, good storylines, and nice little pictures. The book is precious in our family and hopefully will be passed onto other generations." Read more

"...It's good, the stories are just a little hard to read. The language is old and I think maybe the editing wasn't perfect even back then...." Read more

"Quality is good, images are clear and accurate, Along with text, I bought this for myself and for my sister I hope to read some stories to her when..." Read more

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  • Anna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book! True, original stories.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2024
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    My husband and son are having a blast reading those original stories. Beautiful language, good storylines, and nice little pictures. The book is precious in our family and hopefully will be passed onto other generations.
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  • Lydia
    5.0 out of 5 stars 2 year old loves this book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2024
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    Our toddler loves this book. He was given a Thomas trains collection and rather than plug him in to the TV, we got this book. His dad read him stories from it at bedtime for a few months every night until they read all of the stories. He knows all of the names of the trains and their numbers and what fuel they use. Some of the language is a bit strange and the way they treat each other in the stories isn’t quite up to modern kindness standards. Overall he loves it.
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  • Matthew Purdy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing beats the original
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2024
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    Wonderful books the kids have memorized. I wish I’d had the originals as a kid.
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  • P. Reichert
    5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless classic
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2020
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    These are all the same stories that I enjoyed as a child. Formative, fun, creative and historical. I love reading these to my daughter. The version that I received had clearly been enjoyed for many years and the binding had blown out much like the one that I remember from my childhood (must have been a weakness in the way that the binding was done) so I took a roll of packing tape and fixed it up. Now it works like new, and is ready for many more years of enjoyment.

    As far as content goes, my favorite stories are the few original books. Edward is my favorite engine, because he has a great attitude. The stories that I like less, still serve as an interesting look at the changes in industry and transportation throughout the 20th century, and bring about some interesting conversation.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Every Day is Saturday
    5.0 out of 5 stars THE Book for Youngsters Enamored of Trains
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
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    All the original Thomas the Tank Engine stories, with their illustrations, in one hardbound volume. Reading these stories to your pre-schooler is the best quality time to be had. The price was very good and shipping was reliable.
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  • Jan Michael
    4.0 out of 5 stars It's a huge collection of stories but the writing is very old and sometimes a little trying to read. You really have to focus.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2017
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    The quality of the book is good, as in it's well manufactured and the illustrations are beautiful... However I suspect the illustrations were printed larger in the original books before being assembled into this all-in-one. It's good, the stories are just a little hard to read. The language is old and I think maybe the editing wasn't perfect even back then. The way the words flow can be challenging to read. For example -- when "accents" are used in the book the words are spelled phonetically to capture the accent -- but it's complex enough that I couldn't even make out what was supposed to be said. For this reason I want to rate it 3 out of 5. HOWEVER:
    The stories aren't "dumbed down" like modern Thomas books. They are long and detailed and... for that I'm going to bump it up to a 4. I just want to warn that it's not really an "easy read" when you sit down with your kids. It's not "hard" either, just... the language is old so you have to really focus. And some of the stories are a little boring by modern standards.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Darla D. Evans
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bought this in 2005 when my son was 5 and still non-verbal
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023
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    I cannot tell you how many cherished memories I have of bedtimes with my son reading these stories. He loved, well still loves Thomas and his friends. We have moved several times since then, and across several states, I will always keep this book. He is much older and rarely talks about Thomas, but sometimes we still share memories of that time. So special. Please create bedtime routines with your children. It may seem like wasted energy, when you aren’t sure if you are connecting, but keep reading to them. My son is 24 now, and (with lots of help from family and professionals) quite verbal. He is also making progress towards independence. I like to think that he internalized some of Thomas’ better traits.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • beetee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Toddler Bedtime Stories!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2017
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    We have struggled through the little board books and other spin-off type stories thinking that this must be the age appropriate version for our children. But I finally figured out exactly what to purchase. I will say, my boys are 2 and 3 and they absolutely love this book as it is. I don't water it down or shorten the stories or just look at the pictures. We have been reading the stories in order and it is an absolute hit. My just-turned-2-year-old gets restless after story number three, but in general, we can read a couple of these stories at bedtime and they will ask for it again and again. I can't believe I didn't buy this sooner. I am miffed that I had to wade through so much commercializing of the original series before I found the gem that it is.
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  • Matthew
    5.0 out of 5 stars best book ever
    Reviewed in Canada on July 29, 2021
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    I'm proud that I have this book because, I have the Story collection book that goes up to '45 to '60. now that I have this, I get to know what happens in the rest of the RWS stories. (I just finished Duke The Lost Engine today)
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  • Rail buff 99
    5.0 out of 5 stars The complete Thomas the Tank Engine volume
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2022
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    We all know Rev. Awdry’s famous Thomas the Tank Engine stories. This volume is the complete collection. I bought two copies for my children to read to my two grandsons. The book itself is not suitable for very young children since it is printed on ordinary paper, but it will make wonderful bedtime stories for parents to read, and as children grow up and learn how to respect and take care of books, it will provide them with much pleasure.
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  • saiprasad
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must have collectors item
    Reviewed in India on March 9, 2021
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    I am so happy I got this for an amazing deal. It would have been a nightmare finding each book and paying thousands for the whole set. Thank you Amazon!
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  • ハネちゃん
    5.0 out of 5 stars 満足です。
    Reviewed in Japan on May 10, 2020
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    とても綺麗な本でした。
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  • Riccardo Zubani
    5.0 out of 5 stars Storie originali del trenino Thomas
    Reviewed in Italy on November 21, 2014
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    Questo libro l'ho preso per mio filgio, ma forse è più per me visto che si tratta della edizione in un unico libro delle 26 storie originali scritte dal Reverendo che ha inventato il trenino Thomas.
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