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Thomas Story Library
Bill and Ben
Each book in this series features one of Thomas the Tank Engine's very good friends.
- GenresTrainsPicture Books
32 pages, Paperback
First published June 2, 2008
About the author
W. Awdry
1,280 books119 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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May 22, 2018
LOVE THIS! Its written will few words and they all repeat many times to make two stores. I feel like my daughter could learn these words and remember them and learn to read using this book many times.
March 18, 2025
Includes Jack the Digger
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