Catch Me, Catch Me! A Thomas the Tank Engine Story

by W. Awdry, Owain Bell (Illustrator)

Thomas the tank engine has a race with another train, one pulled by an engine larger than he is

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Trains, Fiction

24 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1990

About the author

Wilbert Vere Awdry, OBE, better known as the Rev. W. Awdry, was an English clergyman, railway enthusiast and children's author, and creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, who starred in Awdry's acclaimed Railway Series.

The characters that would make Awdry famous, and the first stories featuring them, were invented in 1943 to amuse his son Christopher during a bout of measles. The first book (The Three Railway Engines) was published in 1945, and by the time Awdry stopped writing in 1972, The Railway Series numbered 26 books. Christopher subsequently added further books to the series.

Reviews

[Catie]

This book is a hit in my classroom. My favorite part in this book is some of the sight words that is in it. This can help my students recognize their sight words and point them out while ready this book.

[Jennifer Fann-Tucker]

Classic

[PottWab Regional Library]

A

[Sri]

Favorit Damar yang lain. "Ibuk, baca buku Kam Kam (Come Come)" Begitu ajakan Damar untuk membaca buku ini. Entah kenapa Catch Me jadi Come? Kadang aku bacain sesuai teks aslinya. Kadang aku terjemahkan secara bebas. Kadang aku tambah-tambahi narasinya. Misalnya, "Gordon udah nyampe atas bukit tuh. Lihat! Lihat! Gordon diliatin embek. Mbeeeek..." Selain mengomentari gambarnya Damar juga suka menirukan ekspresi Thomas dan Gordon di setiap halaman buku. Kadang Thomas cemberut, kelelahan dan akhirnya tersenyum karena menang balapan. Di halaman terakhir Damar suka menunjuk-nunjuk topi Sir Tophamhatt yang terbang. Lalu dia menunjuk kepala si pak pengawas sambil berteriak, "botak!!!" :D

[Kirsten Mellin]

This is a fun book about opposites, similarities, colors, and also a great way to talk about good sportsmanship with your kids. How to not behave like Gordon. Plus, it is a great example of how to use your strengths (and knowledge) to accomplish a seemingly impossible task. It is just a cute simple easy to read fun story.

[Jude Gravois]

Jude is a big Thomas fan.

[Jessica]

The illustrations are the key to this children's book. Thomas is a character children either like or don't like. My son enjoyed the series for a time. We had Thomas stuff all over his room.

[Frank]

Frank loves this story about Thomas and Gordon racing. Its a totally simple story with limited vocabulary, but Frank doesn't mind.

[Rosa]

This book was one of the first books my son learned to read. It has simple words and a fun story.

[Nate Callahan]

Very interesting, very good message!

[Derek]

Thomas won the race!

[Christi Sykes]

Jesse can read this one all by himself!

[Christina]

My 4 year old is reading this book, he loves it! As far as easy readers go, this was great for all those little Thomas fans out there.

[Theresa]

Catch Me, Catch Me! A Thomas the Tank Engine Story
Awdry, Wilbert
One of my sons collection of early readers teaches about friendship

[☆Chrissy☆]

Good book to use for a cloze method read aloud with little ones. Nice countryside illustrations.

[Cindy DeLong]

One of the first books my kids could read.

[Namerah Saud Fatmi]

Read it out for my 6 yr old brother, he loves Thomas and his friends:D

[Kevin]

Two ancient rivals duel on the fabled island of Sodor. Thrills ensue!

[Amy]

Gordon and Thomas race each other. The simple text is great for a beginning reader.

[Emily]

Best book i've ever read.

[Amanda]

this is a cute rhyming book with a cheeky tank engine who solves the problem of being smaller and slower than his friend. not bad!