{"product_id":"timmy-the-tug","title":"Timmy the Tug","description":"A literary coup: the publication of a recently discovered and specially illustrated Ted Hughes poem for children, lost for over fifty years. Timmy was a paddle-boat, sound as a gong,\nNot a worm in his timbers, fresh paint all over.\nHe was hale as a whale and twice as strong,\nAnd he sailed on the peaceful river.\n\nSo begins the tale of Timmy the Tug and his subsequent adventures as he escapes his moorings and explores the high seas. Timmy struggles to be helpful but doesn’t always succeed despite his best efforts. However, by trying and trying and trying again, he at last saves a beautiful ship in distress and so rediscovers his sense of pride.\n\nOriginally written in the mid-1950s and only recently rediscovered, this lyrical poem by Ted Hughes, created to accompany a story that was conceived and delightfully illustrated in watercolor by his friend Jim Downer, is presented here as a facsimile of the original manuscript. Illustrated in color throughout\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0500514968\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0500514968.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Downer, Jim|Hughes, Ted\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41446898794554,"sku":"DBV.0500514968.G","price":11.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0500514968-0.jpg?v=1780712048","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/timmy-the-tug","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}