James in a Mess and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories (Thomas & Friends)

by W. Awdry

Full-color photos . James makes fun of his friends because they need paint jobs, but when an accident ruins his appearance, James finds himself in a real jam! Also included are "Bertie's Chase,"... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679838953
• ISBN13: 9780679838951
• Release Date: March 1993
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Wonderful product

My grandson loves trains and especially Thomas. I bought him several Thomas books for Christmas so he could take some home and leave some at Grammy's house. We read Thomas before naptime almost every day.

A fun book

This book has 4 fun stories, based on the TV series. They will be familiar to fans of the show. It is illustrated with pictures rather than illustrations. The stories are a little more complex and advanced, so they won't necessarily hold the attention of toddlers, however, my 5 year-old wants them read over and over. The stories are well written and move at a good pace. The pictures are nicely done, and my 2 year-old enjoys looking at them. If you have Thomas fans at your house, you will like this book.

James in a Mess and Other Thomas Stories

Not only does this collection of tales contain the usually wonderful Thomas tales, but it features actual photographs to accompany the stories. These add a realistic touch to the sticky mess James gets in after making fun of another engine, only to have a load of goo land all over him! All the tales (several more follow) follow suit. For example, 'Percy Proves A Point' is a fun illustration of the pleasant surprises that await someone who push themselves just a little harder than they thought they could...and the joy of celebrating those victories with friends.