Thomas & Bert
My First Thomas Series
What’s inside...
My First Thomas is a series of first books aimed at Thomas's youngest friends. In this book, Thomas and Bertie have a race across Sodor and become good friends on the way.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-4
Length
1 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Thomas learned from his adventure with Bert?
How did Thomas and Bert help each other in the story?
If you were in the story, what would you do differently?
Why do you think friendship is important in this book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voice and pauses to bring the story to life during reading sessions.
Ask your child to guess what might happen next in the story to develop prediction skills.
After reading, connect the story's themes back to your child's daily experiences.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Friendship
Explanation: The book explores the power of friendship through the dynamic duo Thomas & Bert who support and look out for each other throughout various challenges.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to value and nurture their friendships, understanding how important it is to have supportive friends in their lives.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: The characters encounter several obstacles which they must overcome using teamwork and clever thinking.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply these problem-solving approaches in their daily interactions and challenges, understanding that there are multiple solutions to a problem.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Thomas & Bert showcase resilience as they face and conquer different adversities, showing that persistence pays off.
Real-World Application: This will teach children the importance of perseverance and continuing to try, even when faced with difficulties.