Happy Birthday, Thomas! (Thomas & Friends)

Illus. in full color. It's Thomas's birthday, but where are all the presents, balloons, and silly hats? Thomas thinks his friends have forgotten, but they may have a surprise for him.

In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, Reverend W. Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945. He continued to create new adventures and characters until 1972, when he retired from writing. Reverend Awdry died in 1997 at the age of 85.

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Step into ReadingR Step 2 reading with help It's time for You! Pick your favorite spot to read. This is going to be a great book! What this book is about ... Happy Birthday, Thomas! It is Thomas' birthday. But where are the presents, the balloons, and the silly hats? Has everyone forgotten? Learning to Read, Step by Step! Step 1 Ready to Read Preschool-Kindergarten Step 2 Reading with Help Preschool-Grade 1 Does your child recognize familiar words on sight and sound out new words with help? Step 2 is just right. Basic Vocabulary Short Sentences Simple Stories Step 3 Reading on Your Own Grades 1-3 Step 4 Reading Paragraphs Grades 2-3 Step 5 Ready for Chapters Grades 2-4.

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