THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE: BIRTHDAY EXPRESS

If you happen to know a little Thomas the Tank Engine fan who is about to have a birthday, Thomas and Friends: The Birthday Express makes for a perfect gift.

From its festive, balloon-emblazoned packaging to the nifty wooden whistle that accompanies it, this cheerful DVD is bound to light up little faces before it even reaches the player. Featuring CG animation (rather than the live action model animation seen in the original series), this new collection finds Thomas and friends in various birthday-themed tales, including "Percy's Parcel", "Double Trouble", "The Man in the Hills", and "The Party Surprise". Based on the books by Reverend W.V. Awdry, these animated adventures gently teach children the virtue of loyalty, friendship, and cooperation.

DVD NOTES

DVD extras include "Thomas' Birthday Special game" and a bonus episode of Roary the Racing Car - "Roary Takes Off".