List of Thomas & Friends pictureback books

Thomas & Friends is a British children's television series based on The Railway Series, created by the Rev. W. Awdry, and was first broadcast in 1984 alongside Shining Time Station until the end of 2021. This article lists Thomas & Friends books in the Pictureback series published by Random House and released in America only.

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

• This book introduces Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon and Sir Topham Hatt.
• This is the first book to contain four stories, and the first book to include 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.

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 and Harold.
• Thomas does not at all appear in this book despite starring 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 does not appear in this book despite starring in "Double Trouble" and "A Cow on the Line".
• Bill and Ben made their debut in these stories, but were not introduced like many of the other characters.

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 indicating when 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 to feature 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, Lady Hatt, Caroline and George.
• First book to include three stories.
• This is the first book to feature 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 to feature 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 to feature storytelling by Michael Brandon.

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 & Iron 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.
• This is the last book to include three stories and the last to feature storytelling by Michael Brandon.