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Thomas & Friends Books

In order from Thomas and the Great Race (Thomas & Friends) to Thomas and the Rocket.

The Thomas & Friends series is a set of 38 picture books by Rev. W. Awdry, published between 1989 and 2022. Written for ages 0–12, most books run about 25 pages.

Thomas and the Great Race (Thomas & Friends)
The Close Shave
Thomas and the School Trip
Thomas the Tank Engine's Hidden Surprises
A Baby Fingers Book
Thomas' Railway Word Book
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Thomas and the Great Race (Thomas & Friends)
Sale price
$759
Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1989

Thomas and the Great Race (Thomas & Friends)

By Rev. W. Awdry, Owain Bell (Illustrator)

A thrilling race between a bus and a train. Who will win?

14 pages
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Board book
Summary: Bertie the Bus challenges Thomas the Train to a race, each convinced they're the fastest. As they speed along the tracks and roads, fans can join the excitement with interactive wheels. Will the bus or the train claim victory in this high-speed adventure? The race is on, and the outcome is anyone's guess!
The complete set

Thomas & Friends Series

38 books · Published 1989–2022

The Close Shave
Series
Sale price
$379

The Close Shave

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1991

Runaway trucks threaten disaster; can Duck stop them in time?

A Baby Fingers Book
Series
Sale price
$499

A Baby Fingers Book

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2000

Discover vibrant adventures with beloved train characters.

Thomas the Tank Engine
Series
Sale price
$3325

Thomas the Tank Engine

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2001

Join Thomas and friends on thrilling railway adventures full of surprises.

A Crack in the Track
Series
Sale price
$958

A Crack in the Track

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2001

A crack in the track spirals into chaos on Sodor Island.

Gordon's New View
Series
Sale price
$399

Gordon's New View

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2005

An engine learns a surprising lesson about teamwork.

Go, Train, Go!
Series
Sale price
$574

Go, Train, Go!

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2005

Can Thomas overcome obstacles to get the judge to the train show on time?

Thomas and the Jet Engine
Series
Sale price
$474

Thomas and the Jet Engine

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2009

A jet engine turns Thomas into the fastest train, challenging Gordon's status.

Risky Rails!
Series
Sale price
$1480

Risky Rails!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Uncover the secret past of a reclusive engine hiding at the quarry.

The Rocket Returns
Series
Sale price
$399

The Rocket Returns

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2013

Can Thomas help his friend regain his legendary speed?

Tale of the Brave
Series
Sale price
$499

Tale of the Brave

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2014

Mysterious shadows and giant footprints challenge the engines' courage.

A Valentine for Percy
Series
Sale price
$1248

A Valentine for Percy

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2015

Engines celebrate Valentine's Day on Sodor with surprises and friendship.

My Thomas Potty Book
Series
Sale price
$958

My Thomas Potty Book

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2016

Join Thomas the Tank Engine as toddlers say goodbye to diapers.

Reds Against Blues!
Series
Sale price
$1248

Reds Against Blues!

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2016

Thomas faces a soccer challenge that tests his sportsmanship skills.

Henry in the Dark
Series
Sale price
$1299

Henry in the Dark

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2017

A train's new glow-in-the-dark paint sparks ghostly rumors among friends.

The Runaway Kite
Series
Sale price
$1248

The Runaway Kite

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2018

A runaway kite challenges Thomas and friends to work together.

Full Steam Ahead!
Series
Sale price
$999

Full Steam Ahead!

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2018

Help engines rescue scattered lambs across Sodor.

Companion series

Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go Series

7 books · Published 2021–2024

All Engines Go
Series
Sale price
$1248

All Engines Go

Picture Book · Ages 0–3 · 2021

Join Thomas and friends on thrilling train adventures.

The Promise Problem
Series
Sale price
$574

The Promise Problem

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2022

Join Thomas on new adventures with fresh faces on Sodor.

Thomas and Bruno
Series
Sale price
$574

Thomas and Bruno

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2023

Thomas and Bruno help Diesel when speed leads to trouble.

Let's Go, Team!
Series
Sale price
$574

Let's Go, Team!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Thomas embarks on thrilling adventures, striving to be Sodor's top engine.

Chasing Rainbows
Series
Sale price
$574

Chasing Rainbows

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2024

Thomas embarks on thrilling adventures, striving to be Sodor's top engine.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Thomas & Friends series?

There are 38 books in the Thomas & Friends series. It began with Thomas and the Great Race (Thomas & Friends) in 1989, and the newest book, Thomas and the Rocket, was published in 2022.

What ages are the Thomas & Friends books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Thomas & Friends to life.

01

Rev. W. Awdry

Author
RA
02

Owain Bell

Illustrator
OB
03

Richard Courtney

Illustrator
RC
04

Josie Yee

Illustrator
JY
05

Random House

Author & Illustrator
RH
06

Paul Nichols

Illustrator
PN
07

Wilbert Awdry

Author
WA
08

Tommy Stubbs

Illustrator
TS
09

n/a

Author
N
10

W. Awdry

Author
WA
11

R. Schuyler Hooke

Author
RH
12

W. Rev. Awdry

Author
WA
13

Golden Books

Author
GB
14

Maggie Fischer

Author
MF
15

Nigel Chilvers

Illustrator
NC
16

Marshmallow Creative

Illustrator
MC
17

Patrick Spaziante

Illustrator
PS
18

Nicole Johnson

Author
NJ

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