Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Royal Engine

Join Thomas and The Fat Controller on a journey to meet Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in this beautiful picture book!

Join Thomas and The Fat Controller on a journey to meet Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in this beautiful picture book!

The Fat Controller has been invited to London to be given an award by the Queen! Thomas must take him to his destination, but they are faced with many obstacles along the way. They even meet a shiny royal engine named Duchess, who is also in a big hurry! Will Thomas get The Fat Controller to London's Victoria Station on time?

Accompanied by stills from the TV special, The Royal Engine, and a cover illustrated in the Awdry tradition, this adventure is bound to thrill both royal fans and all lovers of Thomas the little blue engine.

Other picture books about Thomas the Tank Engine include:

Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Dinosaurs 9781405293112

Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Spring Surprise – 9781405292917

Thomas & Friends: A Day at the Football – 9781405289238

Thomas & Friends: A Visit to London for Thomas the Tank Engine – 9781405281263

Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.

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