Ted Hughes was one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. Now, over ten years after his death, Thames & Hudson is publishing a childrens poem by him that had been lost for over fifty years.Written in the mid-1950s to accompany his friend Jim Downers story about Timmy the Tug, the poem recounts Timmys escape from his moorings and subsequent adventures on the high seas. Downers illustrations are a charming focus to this enchanting tale that, besides appealing to children everywhere, is set to be one of the biggest literary events of the year.Ted Hughes was one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. Now, over ten years after his death, Thames & Hudson is publishing a childrens poem by him that had been lost for over fifty years.Written in the mid-1950s to accompany his friend Jim Downers story about Timmy the Tug, the poem recounts Timmys escape from his moorings and subsequent adventures on the high seas. Downers illustrations are a charming focus to this enchanting tale that, besides appealing to children everywhere, is set to be one of the biggest literary events of the year.