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When Thomas the engine thinks all the other engines are too busy to help celebrate his birthday, he is in for a surprise. With friends and fellow locomotives gathering for an unexpected celebration, Thomas learns the joy of shared festivities and the value of community on the railways.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Reverend W. Awdry
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