Another tale from the Island of Sodor. The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine! Bulgy is a big, red bus! Find out what happens when Bulgy comes to the Island of Sodor and tries to prove he is better than all the other engines! 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.