I was a huge Thomas the Tank Engine fan as a child, and I’m pleased to say my daughter is as well. Every morning I have to put Channel 5’s Milkshake programme on so she can catch up with Thomas and Friends.
So getting the chance to review the Thomas and Friends: My First Story Time Box Set from Books2Door was perfect for our reading afternoons. With 35 books in a beautiful presentation box it will sure keep us busy for a while.

Book Description
Thomas the Tank Engine has been a favourite with children all over the world for over 65 years!
Coming in a beautifully designed slipcase, our latest Thomas collection contains 35 exciting books, including four new stories, based on the Thomas and Friends TV series. With favourite characters like James the Red Engine, Gordon the Blue Engine and Henry the Green Engine all featured throughout, this collection will be returned to again and again.
Suitable for train-mad little readers aged 3 and above, the story books feature images from the popular show and will make ideal bedtime reading – a must for Thomas fans everywhere!

List Of Books Included
- Race to the Rescue
- Stafford Gets Stuck
- The Giant Magnet
- Scruff Gets Clean
- Kevin Meets Cranky
- The Lost Puff
- The Sounds of Sodor
- Don’t Bother Victor!
- Thomas and Scruff
- Percy’s New Friends
- Thomas and the Piglets
- Edward the Hero
- Snowy Tracks
- Bubble Trouble
- On Misty Island
- The Runaway Kite
- Creaky Cranky
- Buzzy Bees
- Fire Engine Flynn
- The Tall Friend
- Thomas’ Crazy Day
- Not Now Charlie!
- No Snow for Thomas
- Henry’s Hero
- Thomas Takes Time
- Gordon Runs Dry
- Noisy Stafford
- The Big Surprise
- Thomas Scares the Crows
- Happy Hiro
- Express Coming Through!
- James to the Rescue
- Flash! Bang! Wallop!
- Belle’s New Friend
- Busy Engines
What We Thought
I love the compact size of the box set, it will fit perfectly on a book shelf with the rest of the books. Each book contains lots of Thomas and Friends fun and you will never get bored of the stories. We have yet to get through all 35 books, so looking forward to that over the coming weeks.


Packaged excellently in a sturdy box that opens like a drawer, it will make a wonderful gift that will last and last. Aimed at 0-5 years old, these books will last them a few years. I’m thoroughly enjoying the stories myself alongside the girls.

Thanks for stopping by today, if you enjoyed this review you can check out my book section.

*We received the Thomas and Friends Box Set in exchange for this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Do these books use the name the fat controller?
Hi Rob
Yes, our copies have the name Fat Controller in them.
My grandson is Thomas mad so would love these.