The spring surprise - W Awdry

The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine!

Thomas likes to visit the sheep at Farmer McColl's farm. One day, the farmer asks him to fetch some hay for the lambs that are about to be born. Along the way, Thomas fills his truck with other things he thinks the newborn lambs might like, but then can't fit any hay on his truck and the lambs will be born any minute! Will Thomas manage to fetch the hay in time?

Thomas & Friends is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller's railway.

Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.