Little kids love Thomas. He’s cute, colorful, and has all sorts of adventures… He doesn’t annoy me like some of the other characters out there- which is definite plus. It’s also a hoot to hear my son use British phrases he hears on the show like “I’m so cross today!” or, “He’s a cheeky one.” In making this cake for one of his little friends, I tried to capture the color, simplicity, and fun that is Thomas: