Thomas and the Shortcut

Thomas and the Shortcut is a book in the 10-minute tales range, illustrated using photographs from Thomas & Friends

Plot
When Thomas accidentally derails some trucks of books, he creates a story time picnic in the sun for the children and learns that some things are worth waiting for.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * The Maithwaite Stationmaster
 * Annie and Clarabel (do not speak)
 * The Teacher
 * Victor (mentioned)
 * Kevin (mentioned)
 * Farmer McColl (mentioned)

Trivia

 * This book is based on the thirteenth series episode, Time for a Story.