This booklist is for kids of all ages who love Thomas the Tank Engine. Try reading the easy readers to toddlers. The sentences are short and the text is just the right length for a toddler to enjoy. Picture books have longer text, and preschool children will like these books.
This booklist was contributed by Appleton Public Library Children's Services Staff, 12/06 9/08, 9/09
Catch Me Catch Me: A Thomas the Tank Engine Story(1990)Thomas the tank engine has a race with another train, one pulled by an engine larger than he is.
Thomas Gets a Snowplow(2004)
Thomas and Percy and the Dragon(2003)Percy is teased by the other engines when he tells them that the night before, as he thought about the upcoming parade, he saw a giant dragon rumble by.
Down at the Docks(2003)Thomas is just in the way as his friends help prepare for a big ocean show at the docks, but when Percy is startled by one of the exhibits and creates havoc, Thomas helps get things back on track.
James Goes Buzz Buzz(2004)James, a red train engine, tries to get rid of a group of bees that are plaguing him.\
Thomas' Milkshake Muddle(2007)Thomas' Milkshake muddle -- Toby feels left out -- Thomas and the new engine.
Blue Train, Green Train(2006)Blue train Thomas works all day, and Green train Percy works all night.
James and the Red Balloon(2005)
Henry and the Elephant(2007)A runaway elephant blocks a tunnel and causes trouble for Henry and his friends.
Thomas' Christmas Delivery(2004)On a snowy Christmas Eve, Thomas hopes he can finish his important deliveries and still have time to hang up his stocking.
Thomas Goes Fishing(2005)Envious of the children who are fishing in the river near the railroad tracks, Thomas the tank engine finds a way to enjoy the same activity.
Percy's Chocolate Crunch(2003)A collection of stories about Percy, Harold the Helicopter, and other friends of Thomas the tank engine.
Trouble for Thomas(2005)Thomas the Tank Engine learns about the dangers of fishing and traveling in the snow, and how to pull freight cars.
Thomas and the Rumors(2002)Thomas and the rumors -- James and the trouble with trees -- Happy ever after.
A Better View for Gordon(2001)A better view for Gordon -- Toby and the flood -- Busy going backwards.
The Monster Under the Shed(2001)After James tells a scary story, Thomas the tank engine imagines there is a horrible, engine-eating monster coming after him.
Stop Train Stop(1995)When Thomas the Tank Engine decides not to make his usual station stops one day, he learns that faster is not always better.
Thomas and the School Trip(1993)Unable to fall asleep, Thomas the tank engine goes on a nighttime adventure in search of a shooting star.
Edward's Exploit(1993)Sir Topham Hatt's engines learn that they get the most accomplished when they work together.
Diesel's Devious Deed(1992)Diesel causes no end of trouble among the engines when he arrives at Thomas the Tank Engine's train yard.
A Cow on the Line(1992)Sir Topham Hatt's railroad engines discover that respect for the rules and for each other pays off in the end.
Thomas Gets Tricked(1989)Thomas the Tank Engine learns not to tease the big engines and pulls his first passenger train.
Trouble for Thomas(1989)Thomas the Tank Engine learns about the dangers of fishing, traveling in the snow, and pulling freight cars.
Thomas the Really Useful Engine(1999)When a storm damages Tidmouth Station and all the other train engines are stranded, Thomas and his driver save the day.
Thomas and the Big, Big Bridge(2003)Thomas must overcome his fear of crossing a very scary bridge.
A Crack in the Track(2001)A crack in the track brings Thomas the Tank Engine and the entire Island of Sodor Railway to a screeching halt in this rhyming adventure.
Special Delivery(2002)Thomas, Gordon, and the other trains try to deliver an urgent package to Sir Topham Hatt as quickly as possible.
Thomas and Friends: Steam Engine Stories(2008)The magic lamp -- James gets a new coat -- Thomas and the golden eagle.
Thomas' Milkshake Muddle(2007)Thomas' Milkshake muddle -- Toby feels left out -- Thomas and the new engine.
Thomas and Friends(2000)
The Close Shave(2008)Thomas's friend and fellow engine, Duck, has a close shave while trying to stop runaway trucks.
Thomas-Saurus Rex(2006)
Thomas Breaks a Promise(2006)When Thomas the Tank Engine goes to a carnival instead of checking all the warning signals on the new branch line and then lies about it, his friend Percy nearly derails.
A Cow on the Line(2005)Double trouble -- Cow on the line -- Old iron -- Percy takes the plunge.
Thomas Gets Tricked(2005)Thomas gets tricked: Thomas learns that little engines who tease often get teased back.
Gordon's New View(2007)Gordon, a very large green engine, is annoyed when his view at the new train station is obstructed.
Blue Train, Green Train(2007)Easy-to-read, lyrical text tells how the blue train runs during the day and the green train runs at night.
Trains Cranes and Troublesome Trucks(2008)Thomas, James , and Gordon are determined to do their jobs for the day but the Troublesome Trucks are just as determined to interfere and cause trouble for everyone.
The Cranky Day(2000)Cranky bugs -- Put-upon Percy -- Lady Hatt's birthday party.
Thomas's ABC Book(1998)An alphabet book featuring Thomas the tank engine and his friends.
Halloween in Anopha(2008)Thomas is excited about the Halloween party being planned at the quarry in Anopha, but as one thing after another delays him it seems that he will never get there in time.
Thomas and the Great Discovery(2008)While traveling down an overgrown track, Thomas finds an abandoned town and Sir Topham Hatt asks him and the other engines to fix it up, but Thomas runs into trouble and only Stanley can help him out.
Thomas' Read Along Storybook(2007)Thomas and his friends, Toby, Percy, James, and Henry and all the other Really Useful Engines pull coaches and deliver all sorts of things to the people on the Island of Sodor.
Track Stars(2005)Thomas gets it right -- Emily's new route -- Percy's big mistake.
Thomas and the Rumors(2005)Thomas and the rumors -- James and the trouble with trees -- Happy ever after.
May the Best Engine Win(2006)Emily challenges Thomas to a race to see who will be the first to finish the day's work.
Diesel 10 Means Trouble(2000)
Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Thomas the Tank Engine makes a perilous trip to bring back Lady, the Golden Engine, and restore the Magic Railroad to life.
James and the Red Balloon(2004)Thomas and the other engines have various adventures as they learn more about getting along with each other.
Happy Birthday Thomas(1990)Thomas the train engine thinks that all the other engines are too busy to help him celebrate his birthday, but he is in for a surprise.
Thomas and the Shooting Star(2002)Unable to fall asleep, Thomas the tank engine goes on a nighttime adventure in search of a shooting star.
Go Train Go(2005)Easy-to-read, lyrical text tells how cautious Thomas gives a ride to a judge who is in a big hurry to get to a train show.
Thomas the Tank Engine Story Collection(2005)
The Great Race(2000)Thomas the tank engine and Bertie the bus agree to race to see who is faster.
On the Track There and Back(2004)Book opens to the right from both the front cover and the back cover.
Thomas the Tank Engine(2005)Here is the original collection of stories about Thomas in a friendly, new, larger size! First published in 1946, and continuously in print since then, these are the first four of Thomas' many adventures. He cheekily tries to upset Gordon, accidentally leaves his coaches behind, and has a lot of trouble with the Troublesome Trucks, but in the end he learns many lessons about being a Really Useful Engine.
Go, Train, Go(2006)Easy-to-read, lyrical text tells how cautious Thomas gives a ride to a judge who is in a big hurry to get to a train show.
Thomas and the Jet Engine(2009)When the jet engine that Thomas the Tank Engine is transporting to the airport accidentally gets switched on, Thomas suddenly becomes the fastest engine on the island.
Valentine's Day in Vicarstown(2008)Percy the train engine is excited about the Valentine's Day party, but a blizzard makes it difficult to get there.
Calling All Engines(2005)Thomas figures out how to get the steam engines and the diesel engines to cooperate to build a new airport.
Railway Rhymes(2005)
Hooray for Thomas(2005)Hooray for Thomas! -- The grand opening -- Best dressed engine.
Thomas' Railway Word Book(2000)
Track Stars(2006)Thomas gets it right -- Emily's new route -- Percy's big mistake.