Plot Summary: Thomas is chosen to bring a statue to Knapford Station but forgets about his work when he hears a made-up news from Charlie about the real Easter Bunny on Sodor and goes in search of him for an even bigger surprise.
It was spring time on the island of Sodor.
All of the engines were excited.
The easter holidays were coming.
One cloudy April morning, Sir Topham Hatt came to Tidmouth sheds.
"It is the first of the month, " he announced, "and a statue is to be put up at Knapford Station tonight.
All of the engines were excited.
"Thomas," Sir Topham Hatt continued, "you are to collect the statue from Brendam Docks."
"Yes, sir," said Thomas and set off immediately.
When Thomas arrived at Brendam Docks, the statue was wrapped up and Cranky unloaded it from Captain. He then loaded onto Thomas' flatbed.
Thomas was surprised to see the statue. It had the body in the shape of a bunny. Thomas knew right away it was going to be a statue of the Easter Bunny when Charlie bustled up beside him.
"Hello, Thomas."
"Hello, Charlie."
"Wow. That's the coolest statue I've ever seen."
"Me, too," said Thomas, "it must be the Easter Bunny."
"I know," said Charlie and suddenly had an idea. He was going to play -a prank on Thomas.
"Thomas," he asked, "have you ever heard of the real Easter Bunny?"
"I've heard stories of him," said Thomas, "but everyone know he doesn't exist."
"He does," said Charlie, "if you go out way into the forest, past the trees and bushes, you will definitely find him."
"Really?" said Thomas.
"Yes," said Charlie.
"Wow," gasped Thomas, "I better go find him then. Sir Topham Hatt will be pleased if I bring an even bigger surprise to Knapford Station."
And he chuffed away.
Charlie laughed and went back to work. His joke was working well.
"April Fools, Thomas," he chuckled.
Thomas chuffed along the line chanting "I'm really useful. That's what they all say. I'll find the Easter Bunny and bring to Knapford for April Fool's Day.
He soon entered the forest and looked all around.
James was there.
"Hello, Thomas," he said, "what are you doing here?"
"I'm looking for the Easter Bunny," said Thomas, "Charlie said I could find him here."
Then he chuffed away but James laughed. He knew it was just an April Fool's joke.
"Thomas," he called, "the Easter Bunny does not exist."
But Thomas didn't hear James.
He chuffed through the forest chanting "I'm really useful. That's what they all say. I'll find the Easter Bunny and bring to Knapford for April Fool's Day."
He stopped by the line which would lead him through the trees.
Gordon was there.
"Hello, Thomas," he said, "what are you doing here?"
"I'm looking for the Easter Bunny," said Thomas, "Charlie said I could find him here."
Then he chuffed away but Gordon laughed. He knew it was just an April Fool's joke.
"Thomas," he called, "the Easter Bunny does not exist."
But Thomas didn't hear Gordon.
He chuffed along through the trees chanting "I'm really useful. That's what they all say. I'll find the Easter Bunny and bring to Knapford for April Fool's Day."
He puffed out through the trees and stopped by the line which would lead him through the bushes.
Emily was there.
"Hello, Thomas," she said, "what are you doing here?"
"I'm looking for the Easter Bunny," said Thomas, "Charlie said I could find him here."
Then he chuffed away but Emily laughed. She knew it was just an April Fool's joke.
"Thomas," she called, "the Easter Bunny doesn't exist."
But Thomas didn't hear Emily.
He chuffed along through the bushes chanting "I'm really useful. That's what they all say. I'll find the Easter Bunny and bring to Knapford for April Fool's Day."
He puffed out through the bushes where he had finally reached his destination.
"I'm here!" he cheered in delight and looked all around for the Easter Bunny.
Suddenly, Charlie arrived and stopped by Thomas.
Sir Topham Hatt was onboard.
"Thomas!" he boomed, "what are you doing here? You are going to be late to Knapford!"
"Sorry, sir," said Thomas, "I saw this statue and figured that I would find an even bigger surprise for Knapford so I went in search of the Easter Bunny."
"Please, sir," confessed Charlie, "it's my fault. I played a trick on Thomas telling that there was a real Easter Bunny. I'm really sorry. But maybe I can help Thomas get the statue to Knapford on time."
"What a good idea, Charlie," said Sir Topham Hatt, "please be quick, though."
"We will, sir," said the engines.
Soon, Charlie was coupled up in front of the flatbed.
Then they set off.
Thomas and Charlie chuffed along the line chanting "we're really useful. That's what they all say. We'll get the statue to Knapford for April Fool's Day."
Finally, they arrived at Knapford where everything was very quiet.
Thomas' heart sank.
Then suddenly, lights came on and the other engines all gathered.
"Surprise!" they chanted, "April Fools, Thomas!"
And they all laughed.
Thomas and Charlie laughed too.
Sir Topham Hatt presented the statue on statue.
"Ladies and gentlemen and children. I am honored by you coming here tonight so I decided to present this to celebrate April Fools."
And he took the covering off to show the statue of the Easter Bunny.
Everyone cheered.
All of the engines cheered in delight.
They all agreed that it was the best April Fools Day yet.