Pocket Library

Pocket Library, also titled as Super Library in some editions, is a series of miniature books. Each box contains six books. The first was published in 1995 and then new editions were released in 1999 by Heinemann Young Books, 2002, 2005, 2015 and 2019. Until 2015, all contained photos from the television series.

1995 Edition
Contains five stories from the third series of the television series and a book presenting some of the characters.


 * Henry and the Forest
 * James and the Express
 * Gordon in Trouble
 * Percy Makes a Promise
 * Thomas and the Dragon
 * Busy Engines (not a story)

1999 Edition
Contains six stories from the third and fourth series of the television series.


 * Percy's Scarf
 * Train Stops Play
 * James and the Bees
 * Bulls Eyes
 * Mind that Bike
 * Henry and the Elephant

It was released again in 2000 with a new box and the new logo on the covers.

2002 Edition
Contains six stories from the fifth series of the television series.


 * Thomas and Cranky
 * A View for Gordon
 * Thomas' Fishy Day
 * Percy and the Mine
 * Thomas Helps James
 * Horrid Lorries

2005 Edition
Contains six stories from the eighth series of the television series.


 * Thomas in a Rush
 * James' New Coat
 * Percy Plays Tricks
 * Thomas' Dusty Day
 * Toby's Milk Round
 * Percy's Big Mistake

This edition was re-released in 2011 in a larger form under the name The Steam Team Collection.

2010 Edition
Contains six stories from the twelfth series of the television series.


 * Thomas and Diesel
 * Steady Old Edward
 * Excellent Emily
 * Gordon's Shortcut
 * Rosie and the Special
 * Toby's Surprise

This edition was re-released in 2012 in a larger form under the name Super Library.

2015 Edition
Contains six stories and was released on 30th April 2015. The books are illustrated by Dan Crisp although he does not receive credit for his work. This is the first edition in the series to feature original stories in the form of rhymes and original illustrations.


 * Thomas at the Station
 * Percy's Wash
 * Edward at the Docks
 * James at the Farm
 * Henry at the Circus
 * Thomas' Friends

2015 Super Library
Contains six larger form books based on episodes from the CGI Series.


 * Percy's New Friends
 * Thomas' Tall Friend
 * Thomas' Crazy Day
 * Edward the Hero
 * Big Belle
 * Creaky Cranky

2019 Edition
Contains six stories and was released on 10th January 2019. The stories featuring Thomas, James and Percy are "best-loved storied from the original library" while Gordon, Nia and Emily will receive brand new stories.


 * Thomas
 * Percy
 * James
 * Nia
 * Gordon
 * Emily

Pocket Library