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'' by the Rev. W. Awdry which was first broadcast in 1984 and the end of 2021. This article lists Thomas books in the Pictureback series released by

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Thomas Gets Tricked and Other Stories

Stories and episodes

*Thomas Gets Tricked *Come Out, Henry! *Henry to the Rescue *A Big Day for Thomas

Years

*1989 *1991 (with audio cassette) *2005 (with CD)

Notes

*Introduces Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon and Sir Topham Hatt. *First book used for four stories. *This is the first book and storytelling by Ringo Starr.

Trouble for Thomas and Other Stories

Stories and episodes

*Trouble for Thomas *Thomas Saves the Day *Thomas Goes Fishing *Terence the Tractor

Years

*1989 *1991 (with audio cassette) *2005 (with CD)

Note

*Introduces James, Annie and Clarabel, Foolish Freight Cars and Terence the Tractor.

James in a Mess and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories

Stories and episodes

*James in a Mess *Bertie's Chase *Percy and the Signal *Percy Proves a Point

Year

*1993

Notes

*Introduces Toby, Henrietta, Percy, Bertie the Bus and Harold the Helicopter. *Thomas cannot be seen in this book, but he did star in "Bertie's Chase" and "Percy Proves a Point". *In the original print, the sentence line "It was such an insult to be reminded of the time a bootlace had been used to mend a hole in his coaches." was divided by a page break, showing that this page ends with the word "an," and the next page starts with the word "insult." This is later corrected in the reprint.

A Cow on the Line and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories

Stories and episodes

*Double Trouble *A Cow on the Line *Old Iron *Percy Takes the Plunge

Years

*1992 *1992 (with audio cassette) *2005 (with CD)

Notes

*Toby cannot be seen in this book, but he did star in "Double Trouble" and "A Cow on the Line". *Bill and Ben made their debut but were not yet introduced.

Diesel's Devious Deed and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories

Stories and episodes

*Pop Goes the Diesel *Diesel's Devious Deed *A Close Shave for Duck *Woolly Bear

Years

*1992 *1992 (with audio cassette) *2005 (with CD)

Notes

*Introduces Duck and Diesel. *This is the last Thomas audiobook to have a beep sound to turn the page.

Edward's Exploit and Other Thomas The Tank Engine Stories

Stories and episodes

*Donald and Douglas *The Deputation *The Diseasel *Edward's Exploit

Year

*1993

Notes

*Introduces Donald, Douglas, Bill, Ben and BoCo. *Bill and Ben are properly introduced in this book, unlike "Percy Takes the Plunge" in the "A Cow on the Line" book. *Last book used for four stories. *This is the last book and storytelling by Ringo Starr.

The Cranky Day and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories

Stories and episodes

*Cranky Bugs *Put Upon Percy *Lady Hatt's Birthday Party

Years

*2000 *2001 (with audio cassette) *2005 (with CD)

Notes

*Introduces Cranky the Crane, Lady Hatt, Caroline and George. *First book to include three stories. *This is the first book and storytelling by Alec Baldwin. *This is the first Thomas audiobook to include a Ding sound to turn the page.

Α Better View for Gordon and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories

Stories and episodes

*Toby and the Flood *Α Better View for Gordon *Busy Going Backwards

Years

*2001 *2002 (with audio cassette) *2005 (with CD)

Note

*Introduces Oliver and Toad.

Thomas and the Rumors and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories

Stories and episodes

*Thomas and the Rumors *James and the Trouble with Trees *Happy Ever After

Years

*2002 *2003 (with audio cassette) *2005 (with CD)

Notes

*Introduces Mrs. Kyndley and Old Slow Coach. *Last book to feature stories from the fifth series

Percy's Chocolate Crunch and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories

Stories and episodes

*Percy's Chocolate Crunch *Salty's Secret *A Bad Day for Harold the Helicopter

Years

*2003 *2004 (with audio cassette) *2005 (with CD)

Notes

*Introduces Salty and Mavis. *Foolish Freight Cars now called Troublesome Trucks. *This is the last television series based on children's book to include an audio cassette.

James and the Red Balloon and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories

Stories and episodes

*James and the Red Balloon *Harvey to the Rescue *Thomas and the Jet Engine

Years

*2004 *2005 (with CD)

Notes

*Introduces Harvey. *Stepney is mentioned in this book in the story "James and the Red Balloon", but is not seen. *This is the last book and storytelling by Alec Baldwin.

Hooray for Thomas and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories

Stories and episodes

*Hooray for Thomas *The Grand Opening *Best Dressed Engine

Years

*2005 *2006 (with CD)

Notes

*Introduces Skarloey, Rheneas, Peter Sam, Rusty, Duncan, Trevor and Murdoch. *Duncan only has a cameo in this book, however he will play a role in the story "Duncan's Bluff" in the "Thomas and the Treasure" book. *Only book to feature stories from the seventh series. *This is the first book and storytelling by

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Track Stars!: Three Thomas & Friends Stories

Stories and episodes

*Thomas Gets it Right *Emily's New Route *Percy's Big Mistake

Year

*2006

Notes

*Introduces Emily. *Only book to feature stories from eighth series.

Thomas' Milkshake Muddle: Three Thomas & Friends Stories

Stories and episodes

*Thomas' Milkshake Muddle *Toby Feels Left Out *Thomas and the New Engine

Year

*2007

Note

*Introduces Neville and Iron 'Arry & Bert.

Thomas and the Treasure and Other Stories

Stories and episodes

*Thomas and the Treasure *Duncan's Bluff *Seeing the Sights

Year

*2008

Note

*Introduces Mr. Percival.

Steam Engine Stories: Three Thomas & Friends Adventures

Stories and episodes

*The Magic Lamp *James Gets a New Coat *Thomas and the Golden Eagle

Year

*2008

Notes

*Proteus is mentioned in "The Magic Lamp", but he is not seen. *Last book used for three stories. *This is the last book and storytelling by Michael Brandon.

Notes

*These books were published by

and released in America only. *The books ''Thomas Gets Tricked'' and ''Trouble for Thomas'' have a saying underneath the front cover and on the back cover, "As seen on the television show ''

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