Who is faster? Bertie the Bus or Thomas the Tank Engine? Bertie the Bus thinks he's faster than Thomas, so off they whoosh on a race! Who will win? This interactive board book encourages little ones to point to things they see and think about what Thomas should do next. Thomas & Friends is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller's railway. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.