List of Thomas the Tank Engine pictureback books
Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends is a children's television series based on The Railway Series by the Rev. W. Awdry which was first broadcast in 1984. This article lists Thomas books in the Pictureback series.
Thomas Gets Tricked
Stories
- Thomas Gets Tricked
- Come Out, Henry!
- Henry to the Rescue
- A Big Day for Thomas
Notes
- Introduces Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon and Sir Topham Hatt.
Trouble for Thomas
Stories
- Trouble for Thomas
- Thomas Saves the Day
- Thomas Goes Fishing
- Terence the Tractor
Notes
- Introduces James, Annie and Clarabel, Foolish Freight Cars and Terence the Tractor.
James in a Mess
Stories
- James in a Mess
- Bertie's Chase
- Percy and the Signal
- Percy Proves a Point
Notes
- Introduces Toby, Percy, Bertie the Bus and Harold the Helicopter.
A Cow on the Line
Stories
- Double Trouble
- A Cow on the Line
- Old Iron
- Percy Takes the Plunge
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
Stories
- Pop Goes the Diesel
- Diesel's Devious Deed
- A Close Shave for Duck
- Woolly Bear
Notes
- Introduces Duck and Diesel.
Edward's Exploit
Stories
- Donald and Douglas
- The Deputation
- The Dieseasel
- Edward's Exploit
Notes
- Introduces Donald, Douglas, Bill, Ben and Boco.
The Cranky Day
Stories
- Cranky Bugs
- Put-upon Percy
- Lady Hatt's Birthday Party
Notes
- Introduces Cranky the Crane, Caroline the Car, George the Steamroller and Lady Hatt.
- First book to include three stories.
Α Better View for Gordon
Stories
- Toby and the Flood
- Α Better View for Gordon
- Busy Going Backwards
Notes
- Introduces Oliver and Toad.
Thomas and the Rumors
Stories
- Thomas and the Rumors
- James and the Trouble with Trees
- Happy Ever After
Notes
- Introduces Old Slow Coach.
- Last book to feature stories from the fifth season
Percys Chocolate Crunch
Stories
- Percys Chocolate Crunch
- Saltys Secret
- A Bad Day For Harold The Helicopter
Note
- Introduces Salty
- Foolish Freight Cars now called Troublesome Trucks
James and the Red Balloon
Stories
- James and the Red Balloon
- Harvey to the Rescue
- Thomas The Jet Engine
Note
- Introduces Harvey
Hooray for Thomas
Stories
- Hooray for Thomas
- The Grand Opening
- Best Dressed Engine
Notes
- Introduces Skarloey, Rheneas, Peter Sam, Rusty, Duncan, Trevor the Traction Engine and Murdoch.
Track Stars!
Stories
- Thomas Gets It Right
- Emilys New Route
- Percy's Big Mistake
Notes
- Introduces Emily
Thomas' Milkshake Muddle
Stories
- Thomas' Milkshake Muddle
- Toby Feels Left Out
- Thomas and the New Engine
Note
- Introduces Neville
Thomas and the Treasure
Stories
- Thomas and the Treasure
- James the Second Best
- Thomas and Skarloeys Big Day Out
Note
- Introduces Mr. Percival
Notes
- These books were released in America only.
- The books Thomas Gets Tricked and Trouble for Thomas have a saying underneath the frontcover and on the back-cover, "As seen on the television show Shining Time Station".