[.ca] Thomas The Tank Engine: And Friends: Best Of

From Amazon.com:
Best of Thomas Thomas fans have spoken and this Best of Thomas represents eight, viewer-selected favorite episodes. An insecure Thomas learns just how much he's valued in "Thomas Gets Bumped" while Percy learns an important lesson about fears and bravery in "Thomas, Percy, and the Dragon." Jealousy threatens to eliminate any chance of friendship between Thomas and Stepney in "Thomas and Stepney" and Thomas comes to embrace diversity in "A New Friend for Thomas." Thomas learns the virtues of hard work and patience in "Thomas Saves the Day," "A Big Day for Thomas," and "Trouble for Thomas." Finally, cooperation and pride culminate in a visit from the queen that Edward, Thomas, and Gordon will never forget in "Thomas Meets the Queen." This entertaining, 46-minute tape concludes with the sing-a-long tune "Really Useful Engine." --Tami Horiuchi Best of Percy Children love stories told by engaging storytellers, the winning formula of Thomas and Friends tales about a group of toy trains on the island of Sodor, based on the "Railway Series" by Reverend W. Awdry. This "best of" compilation of favorite Percy episodes was selected by preschool fans from around the world, a loyal bunch who can identify with the spunky and mischievous tank engine bearing a green #6. There are nine short stories here, narrated by George Carlin and Ringo Starr, which focus on a dilemma and end with a gentle moral message. Percy is usually in a predicament because of cheeky behavior, such as in "Percy Takes a Plunge," where he finds himself in a water hole, or worse still, covered in sticky goop in "A Scarf for Percy." And who can forget "Percy's Ghostly Trick" when, after telling some chilling ghost stories, Percy hits a cart of limestone and the dust turns him ghostly white, giving his friends a fright. Though Percy delivers mail, transports children, and helps other engines, he always finds time for practical jokes and ensuing misadventures. There are moments of bravery and bravado, heroism and humiliation tucked between plenty of mishaps. Preschool kids can relate to Percy's predicaments and his earnest desire to be useful and appreciated. They'll walk away with valuable lessons on friendship, resourcefulness and forgiveness. And train fanatics, young and old, will find plenty to enjoy with a bounty of railway terms and realistic train miniatures. Best of James A reliable line-up of commemorative stories comprises this notable best-of collection featuring James, the impish red engine famous among Sir Topham's Railway gang. George Carlin narrates the eight lively episodes where James is alternately hero and hellion, and gentle moral messages are sprinkled amid the mishaps. Preschool fans will recognize most of their favorite stories like "James Goes Buzz Buzz," where our namesake transports a mob of angry bees and learns a stinging lesson in the process; or "James and the Fruitful Day," a humorous reminder that humility is a virtue whereas pride can lead an engine down the wrong track. Kids relate to James' predicaments, misplaced bravado, and earnest desire to be useful as they tuck away pint-sized proverbs on kindness, forgiveness, and friendship. (Ages 2 to 7) --Lynn Gibson

THE ULTIMATE THOMAS DVD SET!!:
Thomas The Tank Engine's GREATEST American Collection, Thomas & Friends - Platinum Edition \o3 Disc Set\c Is Coming This October!! Includes Best Of Thomas, Best Of Percy & Best Of James In 1 Pack! Stories Are: Thomas Gets Bumped / A New Friend For Thomas / Thomas, Percy & The Dragon / Thomas Saves The Day / Trouble For Thomas / Thomas & Stepney / A Big Day For Thomas / Thomas Meets The Queen / Percy's Ghostly Trick / A Scarf For Percy / Percy Takes A Plunge / Percy's Predicament / Thomas, Percy & The Mail Train / Percy Runs Away / Percy & The Signal / Percy Proves A Point / Percy's Promise / A Proud Day For James / James In A Mess / Old Iron / No Joke For James / James Learns A Lesson / Percy, James & The Fruitful Day / James Goes Buzz Buzz & Time For Trouble. I Hope You Enjoy This Traintastic DVD Coz It's 2 Thumbs Up \oOr In Thomas' Case, 2 Buffers Up!!\c

Toot Toot:
This is a good series for a Thomas fan starter. The best of Thomas is very good, Percy's is excellent and James's is satisfactory. Cumulatively it contains a lot of different stories, which is good. It also has some extra features such as a computer video game, dvd game, songs (really good), an introduction to the different engines, and read a long thomas books. (...)Overall it is a good starter, but long time fans might want something that introduces other engines.Enjoy.

Super Gift Set:
If your child or grandchild likes Thomas the Tank Engine, this set would make a perfect gift! The three-disc set features three favorite friends: Thomas, James, and Percy. In addition to loyal fans' favorite episodes, the discs have extras such as learning games, coloring pages, and more.

Disappointing Purchase:
This was a disappointing purchase! I bought the Thomas videos on the recommendation of a friend who said they had good stories and a must for THomas fans. We were disappointed to find that the engines are always "cross" at each other, trying to get back at one another or in bad moods. Best of Percy has a ghost in it that scared my kids. I would reconsider this purchase!