Thomas & Friends(TM) was created by Britt Allcroft, based on the "The Railway Series" by the Reverend W Awdry. Stories about the little blue engine and his adventures on the island of Sodor have been known and loved by children around the world since 1984. Thomas & Friends has a special place in the hearts of many and has been a fixture of children's bedrooms, railways and bookshelves for many years. You can find Thomas & Friends on Netflix and YouTube - and now also as e-books and audiobooks.Thomas and Friends and associated trademarks are owned by Mattel and used under license from Mattel Europa. © 2021 Mattel