Tim to the Lighthouse – Edward Ardizzone 1968 | 1st Edition

$125.00

Author: Edward Ardizzone
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1968
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Size: 4to
Attributes: First Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated

First edition, first printing. Binding tight, internally fine, unmarked. Dust jacket slightly rubbed at top of spine. Fine in near Fine DJ.

Tim to the Lighthouse – Edward Ardizzone (1968)

This charming children’s book by celebrated British author-illustrator Edward Ardizzone follows young Tim and his friend Ginger as they embark on a seaside adventure to visit a lighthouse. Part of Ardizzone’s beloved Tim series, the story combines gentle humor, childhood wonder, and beautifully detailed ink-and-wash illustrations that capture the magic of coastal exploration. When the boys’ small boat is caught in fog, their journey becomes an unexpected test of courage and resourcefulness, resolved with Ardizzone’s signature warmth.

If You Enjoyed This, Try:

Tim All Alone (1956) – The first book in Ardizzone’s Tim series, winner of the inaugural Kate Greenaway Medal.
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch (Ronda & David Armitage, 1977) – A playful take on lighthouse life.
Katie Morag and the New Pier (Mairi Hedderwick, 1993) – Another island adventure with rich illustrations.

Note: Ardizzone’s original watercolors for this series are held at the Seven Stories museum (UK).