The Little Captain by Paul Biegel. In this beautiful hardcover book, you'll find three stories about the Little Captain and his boat, Neverleak. Together with Fat Grape, Marinka, and Scaredy Tony, the Little Captain experiences wonderful adventures in his self-built boat, made from a bathtub, a stove, a chair leg, and a bicycle chain.
The first edition of The Little Captain was published in 1970, and it remains a delightful (read-aloud) book for all ages. Paul Biegel's wonderful stories still capture the imagination! The (well-known) illustrations by Carl Hollander complete this book.