Top-rated books by Wilbert Awdry
Books like Wilbert Awdry’s
Cora the Conductor
Alden C.B., 2023
43 pages
Why to read
Inspires leadership and responsibility in young readers.
Engages with fun, high-stakes train adventure.
Supports understanding of teamwork dynamics.
Boosts confidence through problem-solving narrative.

Cora the Conductor
Alden C.B., 2023
Thomas & Friends: Percy
W. Awdry, Rev W. Awdry, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventures with beloved train, Percy.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Stimulates young readers’ imagination and curiosity.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Thomas & Friends: Percy
W. Awdry, Rev W. Awdry, 2016
Four Little Engines
Rev W. Awdry, Wilbert V. Awdry, W. Awdry, Robin Davies, 1954
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventures of four distinct railway engines.
Encourages teamwork and friendship among young readers.
Stimulates imagination with captivating railway tales.
Ideal for enhancing early reading skills.

Four Little Engines
Rev W. Awdry, Wilbert V. Awdry, W. Awdry, Robin Davies, 1954
Award winning
Mr. Putter & Tabby Take the Train
Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard, 1998
44 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enhances cognitive and emotional development.
Encourages empathy through relatable characters and scenarios.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structure.
Promotes bonding during shared reading moments.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Take the Train
Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard, 1998
Award winning
Ho Ho Ho! Tow Truck Joe Lift-the-Flap Board Book
June Sobel, Patrick Corrigan, 2023
14 pages
Why to read
Interactive lift-the-flap features enhance engagement.
Fosters motor skills through lifting and exploring.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Encourages curiosity and discovery in young readers.

Ho Ho Ho! Tow Truck Joe Lift-the-Flap Board Book
June Sobel, Patrick Corrigan, 2023
Award winning
Meet the Engines (Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends)
W. Awdry, Wilbert V. Awdry, Rev W. Awdry, 1989
8 pages
Why to read
Introduces engine characters from beloved Thomas the Tank series.
Supports social skills development through character interactions.
Encourages curiosity and exploration of machinery and roles.
Fosters imagination with engaging storytelling.

Meet the Engines (Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends)
W. Awdry, Wilbert V. Awdry, Rev W. Awdry, 1989
Award winning
The Two Cars (New York Review Childrens Collection)
Ingri D'aulaire, Edgar Parin d'Aulaire, 1955
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging, competitive storyline between two animated cars.
Teaches values of cooperation and friendship.
Stimulates young minds through vibrant illustrations.
Ideal for nurturing early reading skills.

The Two Cars (New York Review Childrens Collection)
Ingri D'aulaire, Edgar Parin d'Aulaire, 1955
Award winning
Classics
The Polar Express: with Audio CD Read by Liam Neeson
Chris Van Allsburg, Liam Neeson, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging plot sparks imagination and belief in magic.
Encourages values of bravery and belief in oneself.
Includes enchanting audio CD by Liam Neeson.
Enhances listening skills and audio comprehension.
