Julian is going on a class trip to visit the old Greendale railway station. The children find a rusty old steam train in one of the dilapidated sheds. Their discovery sparks off a kind of railway fever among the residents of Greendale. The station is lovingly restored by the villagers while Pat and Ted start renovating the engine. Julian's penpal Meera lives in Pencaster and her father, Ajay, is a railway enthusiast. So it's thanks to one of Julian's letters that Ajay comes to Greendale to help Pat and Ted get every nut and bolt in working order, ready for the grand re-opening of the station. And with just days to go before the celebrations, the Greendale Rocket comes to the rescue when Pat's van just can't get through the flooded lanes to deliver the mail. The opening day finally arrives: the residents of Greendale are happy and proud to have a station once more and Julian is even more delighted when he discovers that Meera's family is moving from Pencaster to Greendale.

Pat goes to see Mrs Goggins, to collect the mail sacks. They talk about the weather, while Jess has a quick cat nap This is an extract from Summertime in Greendale, one of the two great new board books about Postman Pat, Jess and life in the village of Greendale. They contain simple, rhyming text and colourful photographic images. They join Hello, Postman Pat and Hello, Jess in the range of foil covered board books.

Children will be entertained for hours with this fun-filled activity pack. Full of exciting games and puzzles for children aged 2-6, it's designed to help them develop early learning skills in a fun way.

Join Pat and the rest of the Clifton family - wife Sara and son Julian - in their fantastic new annual. Meet old friends and new characters, such as the Bains, who have moved to Greendale to run the Greendale Rocket - the village's forgotten steam train. Packed with puzzles, stories and fun friends, this annual is the perfect package for a brand-new generation of Postman Pat fans.