Pagine1911–1997 · Ampfield, England · also known as Wilbert Awdry, W. Awdry
📖 Best for: Pre-K (ages 2–5) · K–2nd grade (ages 5–8)
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Wilbert Awdry, a clergyman and railway enthusiast, made up stories for his son about engines with faces. The Three Railway Engines (1945) began the Railway Series, which introduced Thomas the Tank Engine.
New to Rev. W. Awdry? Start with Thomas the Tank Engine.
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Wilbert Awdry, a clergyman and railway enthusiast, made up stories for his son about engines with faces. The Three Railway Engines (1945) began the Railway Series, which introduced Thomas the Tank Engine.
Thomas the Tank Engine is a great place to start; other favourites include The Three Railway Engines, James the Red Engine.
Rev. W. Awdry’s books are best for pre-k (ages 2–5) · k–2nd grade (ages 5–8).
Rev. W. Awdry’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.
Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend Rev. W. Awdry ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.