The Thomas & Friends Steering Wheel Sound Book: Ride Along with Thomas puts children in the cab as Thomas steams around the Island of Sodor and sees his friends. This interactive book features a mounted telescoping base with a steering wheel that rises and locks into place. Sound triggers, including the horn button on the wheel, make realistic train sounds to accompany the story. Each two-page spread features Thomas s illustrated journey on the left-hand page, while the right-hand page shows what your child sees through Thomas s window at each point in the story. Designed for children ages 18 months and older, the Thomas & Friends Steering Wheel Sound Book: Ride Along with Thomas lets children ride along and steer with their favorite engine. As they pass Gordon, Edward, Cranky the Crane, and other favorite characters, children can press the sound buttons to hear 12 Island of Sodor sounds, including the chugging engine, screeching brakes, dripping water, railroad crossing bells, and tunes associated with different characters. Features of this steering wheel book include: Colorful illustrations and realistic sound effects bring the Thomas & Friends story to life. A movable steering wheel and illustrations of their driving path make children feel like they re really riding along with Thomas. The book s sturdy cover and heavy board pages withstand rough handling. The Thomas & Friends Steering Wheel Sound Book: Ride Along with Thomas comes with three replaceable long-life AG-13 batteries and conforms to the safety requirements of ASTM F963-07.