Christopher Vere Awdry ist ein englischer Autor. Er ist vor allem für seine Beiträge zu The Railway Series von Büchern mit Thomas the Tank Engine bekannt, die von seinem verstorbenen Vater Wilbert Awdry ins Leben gerufen wurden.
A Guide to Preserved Railways, Miniature Railways and Railway Museums in Britain and Ireland
Edited by the railway author Christopher Awdry (son of the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine), this is a guide to nearly 300 preserved railways, miniature railways and railway museums in Britain and Ireland.
Thomas often sees his young friends standing by the stream fishing. It looks like so much fun that Thomas wants to go fishing too. One day, he runs out of steam and his driver fills his boiler from the stream. And soon, Thomas’ boiler is what the driver is fishing in! In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small, blue, wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, the Reverend W Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945. From the Trade Paperback edition.
An easy-to-read story featuring the characters of the Rev W. Awdry's Railway Series. Thomas the Tank Engine helps to find a tiger which has escaped from the wildlife park, and he gets personal thanks from the keeper and the Fat Controller. The author is the son of the Rev Awdry.
Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends have a busy time on the Island of Sodor. In this book, readers can find out where the engines go during the day as well as learning to tell the time with the special station clock with movable hands. This product has been tested for safety.
It's up to Thomas to get the Christmas tree for the annual Tidmouth Station Christmas Party. But when a blizzard traps Thomas and the precious Christmas tree it's time for another kind of party--a rescue party! Will the other engines free Thomas in time for the festivities?
The Reverend Awdry created Thomas the Tank Engine for his son, Christopher, who continued his father's work by writing a further 14 books. This title has been re-keyed and produced to keep in line with the 'Reverend Awdry Railway Series'.
The Reverend Awdry created Thomas the Tank Engine for his son, Christopher, who continued his father's work by writing a further 14 books. This title has been re-keyed and produced to keep in line with the 'Reverend Awdry Railway Series'.
Here are a trio of Thomas the Tank Engine favorites: Thomas and the Pony Show, Thomas Goes to School, and Henry Goes to the Hospital. Filled with charming art and wonderful adventures, this collectible three-in-one treasury book is sure to become a must for any child's library.
This wonderful collection contains three complete favorites: "Thomas and the Tiger, Thomas and the Birthday Party" and "James and the Balloons". Full color.
Which engines are twins? Which animal lives in a stable? Who travels in the train's cab? Children can answer these and dozens more questions by looking at the colorful scenes on each spread, while labeled spot art gives further, glossary-style clues. Entertaining and educational, this oversize book, filled with train trivia and kid-friendly information about shapes, sizes, weather, and wheels, will delight young Thomas fans.
