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Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain

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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!

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.

I loved this book as a a kid and read it over and over again. They had it in my Kindergaten class room for the kids to read. I probably read somne of the other ittle Tim books but this is the 1 that I never forgot after more than 30 years

We have loved reading this book to our children and now to our grandchildren.

Tim stows away on a boat and ends up on a long journey. The captain does not take kindly to stowaways and Tim is ordered to swab the deck.

The cook and the captain of the ship warm to Tim and the adventure continues. Finally Tim's distraught mother is reunited with him.

The illustrations are whimsically wonderful making for a terrific read aloud.

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.

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.

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