Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain

By Edward Ardizzone

Book Overview

Little Tim lived in a house by the sea. He wanted very much to be a sailor, but his parents said he was much too young and must wait for years and years, until he was grown up. So when Tim got a chance to stow away on a steamer, of course he jumped at it, little expecting the hard work, the stormy sea, and the sinking ship to come First published between 1936 and 1977, Edward Ardizzone's Little Tim books have been loved by generations of children for their spirited adventures and totally matter-of-fact tellings by a storyteller who spoke straight to children's imaginations. As Maurice Sendak has said, "The opening lines of the very first story were a droll Ishmael-like call to adventure that gave great promise of wonderful things to come."We are proud to bring Little Tim to a new generation of readers.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 068817678X
• ISBN13: 9780688176785
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: HarperColl
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 0.5" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

If I could give it more stars, I would gladly do so!

It is difficult to put into words just how delightful the "Little Tim" books are for small children. Ha, and, I must add, for any parents who appreciate quality stories and illustrations. I do so adore this gorgeous series of books. High adventure at a child's level, cheery illustrations of the plucky little kids as they have their times at sea and so forth. Get the first book and just see whether you can resist getting the whole set. I compare the little protagonist to a younger Tin Tin type of insouciance in the face of trouble. They just do not write or illustrate books like this anymore. Delightful fun.

An old, great one

This is a picture book in the classic tradition. It is for older "little ones", probably five to eight years. Tim has wonderful adventures and learns a lot from the captain, who is an admirable hero.

great book !

As a kid this was the book I wanted to read again and again !

welcome home!

It's wonderful to see this back in print again. The LITTLE TIM books are all wonderful stories to read aloud, and Edward Ardizzone's loose and casual-seeming line and watercolor paintings are prefect. Don't miss this treasure!!!! Share it with a child.

Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain

This is one of the best children's books I've read in a long time! My son and I were spellbound by the adventures of Tim, who wants to be a sailor. Both words and pictures create such a nautical feeling, you can almost smell the sea air as you read! Very exciting story, too! I think every little boy will want to go to sea after reading Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain!