Awdry, W

Contains three illustrated stories that feature adventures with Thomas and his friends on the Island of Sodor, including "Thomas Breaks a Promise," "Thomas and the Big, Big Bridge," and "May the Best Engine Win!".

"Can Thomas capture the kite that's flown up, up, and away from the Kite Festival?"--Back cover.

Thomas, the little tank engine, learns a lesson about respecting others.

"Can Thomas capture the kite that's flown up, up, and away from the Kite Festival?"--Back cover.

Thomas the engine must overcome his fear of crossing a very scary bridge.

Presents two Thomas the Tank Engine stories, including "Thomas in Charge, " in which Thomas helps organize the Docks before the Railway Inspector arrives for his tour; and "Sodor's Steamworks, " in which Thomas is placed in charge of the Steamworks while Victor is away.

Thomas the tank engine and Bertie the bus agree to race to see who is faster.

Thomas the train engine thinks that all the other engines are too busy to help him celebrate his birthday, but he is in for a surprise.