"Settle down with 12 adventure-filled tales that follow Thomas the Tank Engine and his railway friends all around the Island of Sodor. Each of these stories is perfect for reading aloud in just five minutes. They're ideal for naptime, quiet time, bedtime--or any time!"-- Backcover.

Busy engines --The lost puff -- Thomas and Scruff -- Percy's new friends -- Don't bother Victor -- On Misty Island -- James to the rescue -- Edward the hero -- Belle's new friend -- Gordon runs dry -- Noisy Stafford -- Kevin meets cranky.