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Thomas and Friends
MISSING CHRISTMAS TR
Thomas the Tank Engine saves the day in this sturdy board book filled with loads of bright, twinkling glitter. Train-loving boys and girls ages 1 to 4 will be charmed as Thomas volunteers to let the children of Sodor decorate him on a snowy Christmas Eve, while his friends search for the town's missing Christmas tree. The board pages will hold up to hours of repeated reading as Thomas & Friends fans enjoy the sweet story and beautiflly detailed illustrations that sparkle and glitter—just like a bright Christmas tree!
12 pages, Board Book
First published September 10, 2013
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About the author
W. Awdry
1,112 books112 followersWilbert 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.
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.
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January 2, 2016
A beautiful book inside and out. A story about Thomas and Friends with Christmas coming up on Sodor Island. My daughter just adored the glitter on every page of the book. Perfect for both boys and girls as they are getting ready to decorate the Christmas tree.
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January 12, 2021A friend at school gave me this book in the Christmas book swap! Mama read it to me the other night. I love the glitter pages.
Re-read December 2019: Mama read this to me on Christmas Eve.
Mom and I read this before bed the 2nd week of January 2021.
Re-read December 2019: Mama read this to me on Christmas Eve.
Mom and I read this before bed the 2nd week of January 2021.
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