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- "Move!"
"Moo!"
"No, no, no! Not moo. MOVE!" - ― Thomas and a cow
Happy Birthday, Thomas! is a children's book published by Random House Books as part of the company's Step into Reading series.
A digital edition of the book narrated by Michael Brandon is included on the Thomas' Sodor Celebration! DVD. It is accompanied by a trivia game that tests viewers' knowledge on the events of the book, with correct answers rewarding clues for selecting the right gifts for Thomas' party.
Plot
It is Thomas' birthday, and he wants a party instead of having to work, but Sir Topham Hatt says that he has to run his branch line. Later, Thomas sees Henry, Gordon and James in Tidmouth Sheds, where they do not appear to be doing any work nor do they seem to acknowledge his birthday. At the end of the day, Thomas is making his last journey home when a cow blocks the line. After the animal moves off the tracks, he goes back to the sheds, where Sir Topham Hatt is waiting. He then opens the door to reveal a surprise birthday party prepared by the workmen, Henry, Gordon and James, much to Thomas' delight.
Characters
- Thomas
- Henry
- Gordon
- James
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Workmen
- Annie and Clarabel (cameos)
- Troublesome Trucks (cameos)
- Emily (sticker only)
- Harold (sticker only)
- Cranky (sticker only)
Game Clues
- The box is a square like Toby's face
- The gift does not have a ribbon
- The gift has a bow
- The gift has a card attached to the top
- The gift has no card
- The gift is shaped like a square
- The gift is the same colour as Thomas
- The present is a circle shaped like Thomas' wheels
- The ribbon is the same colour as Percy
- The ribbon on Thomas' gift is the same colour as Edward
- The wrapping paper is the same colour as Henry
- The wrapping paper on Thomas' gift is the same colour as James
Answers to Clues
- Blue present with a green ribbon
- Red present with a blue ribbon
- Round green present
Trivia
- This book celebrates the 45th anniversary of The Railway Series.
- Originally, the book was classified as a Level 1 book in the Step into Reading series, but was later upgraded to Level 2 starting with its 2009 re-release.
Goofs
- In one illustration, Annie's nose is coloured grey.
- Annie and Clarabel's bufferbeams are grey instead of black.
Other Languages
| Language | Title |
|---|---|
| Spanish | ¡Feliz Cumpleaños, Tomás! |
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