This fun series of books uses well-loved characters to encourage confidence in reading. After a few sessions of reading aloud by a parent, children will be eager to read about their beloved Thomas' adventures all on their own.Once you have finished the story, there are activities in the back that develop the skills that will help children to read unaided.Little ones do not distinguish between fun and education, and with the help of these gentle learning books, parents won't feel the difference either.