Book excerpt: Unfold the giant track, wind up Thomas and watch him travel around Sodor, through the station, past the level crossing and the seaside and all the way to the circus! Then read the story that follows his journey, meetings lots of friends along the way. There are many other Thomas titles available including: Thomas & Friends Pocket Library 9781405276030 Thomas & Friends The Steam Team Tabbed Board Book 9781405292986 Thomas & Friends Hide-and-Seek: Lift-the-Flap 9781405293129 Thomas & Friends Big Journey 9781405294614 Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.