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Picture books about pirates are very popular around here. It’s no surprise that this family’s favorite joke is the classic “What’s a pirate’s favorite letter?” Well, even if you don’t know the joke, you can probably guess “Rrrrrrrrr!” It’s funny, I’ve heard it countless times and it still makes me laugh.
It probably varies from reader to reader, but pirates and pirate-inspired adventures seem to remain popular among children’s book fans. I think it’s a lot of freedom and playfulness. Or maybe all you know is clothes and gear, but pirates seem to be a well-established topic for kids to read about. So which titles will you and your little pirate in training enjoy the most? ?
If you’re a fan of Neil Gaiman, you might already know about his Pirate Stew. and a fun-looking graphic novel called Pirate Penguin vs. Ninja Chicken by Ray Friesen. I really enjoy it (dropping a subtle hint to the gift giver in my life).
However, there are plenty of other titles out there, especially if you’re into picture books. Below are some of the things I found recently. I hope some of these are as appealing as I am.
Pirate Princess by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and Jill McElmurry
This is the rhyming story of Bear, a girl who is not a “normal” princess. Seeking her adventure, she decides to join a pirate ship, but despite her best efforts, she finds it rather difficult to be happy with her crew. ). I personally hate seeing evidence of nausea, but the aforementioned spread will probably be interesting to other readers of a certain age and temperament.
It’s Not a School Bus, It’s a Pirate Ship by Mickey Rupkin, Teresa Martinez
Perhaps I used to ride school buses a lot when I was a child and was scared of them, so I enjoyed this book quite a bit. I feel like I’m expressing it. Luckily, the bus driver told her not to worry, “This bus is a pirate ship!” And so they went on an adventure together. If you like this, also try It’s Not a Bed, It’s a Time Machine by Rapkin and Martinez.
Pirate Tree by Brigita Orel and Jenny Poe
It features the duo, Sam and Agu, who go on to imagine pirate adventures together. At first, Sam is wary, saying that Agu isn’t someone he knows, and that she’s not “where she’s from.” Apparently, Agu has just arrived in the area and no other children have let him in to play. Luckily for the two, Agu isn’t completely discouraged by Sam’s brusqueness and persists. Eventually, he convinces her to include him, as he knows something about her ship and the pair soon become her friends.
Bad Pirate by Kari-Lynn Winters and Dean Griffiths
This is a comforting pirate that reads dogs as heroes and villains. For some, this is especially appealing because they can use their pirate language skills to read this aloud to themselves and others (or seriously, you have to decide here No, just to yourself, because you have to do what you love). If you don’t mind, please take a look at Good Pirate by the same author and illustrator.
Princes and Pirates by Charlotte Gunnafson and Mike Lowery
A funny story about an odd couple who literally end up together. It feels like quarreling siblings might look at themselves in this book and somehow find common ground, but that might be a little too much for kids. You can especially enjoy the hero’s silly sniping if you’re fighting with us. think.
Small sole written and illustrated by Ashley Spiers
Saul dreams of a life at sea and ends up enrolling in a pirate school (no, it doesn’t matter, but shouldn’t it?). And he graduates with some tenacity, even though he’s not really cut for it. Charming and funny illustrations fit well with this story of being yourself. I especially liked that his hard earned diploma read “You ARRR a Pirate” (see the great joke above if you missed it).
Pirate Girl by Cornelia Funke, Kirsten Meyer, Translated by Chantal Wright
It was originally written in German, in case you’re interested in adding a translated children’s book to your collection. Note that the text is a little heavier than you would expect from a similar English children’s picture book.
This is the story of a young girl, Molly, whose boat is captured by Captain Firebeard and her crew. At first she was forced to peel potatoes and clean up after everyone, but after her mother followed her secret message of Molly and confronted her captors, Molly took her revenge. fulfill. If you like this, Funke has also written a book on her The Pirate Pig chapter. On top of that, I know he’s had his Funke’s Inkheart in TBR for years, but as far as I know, there are no pirates there. I will introduce it because it looks good!
Pirate Queen: A Story of Zheng Yi Sao by Helaine Becker by Liz Wong
This book definitely adds to the list in many ways. A strong female lead, a complex and imaginative story based on some historical facts, and visually interesting illustrations. Note, however, that it is direct on difficult topics such as female abduction, suicide, and death. Finally, I enjoyed the author’s notes briefly explaining what was known and what was not known about the woman who became the wife of Zheng Yi and a very successful pirate queen in the early 1800s. Recommended for older readers who can handle some of the more difficult aspects of the story. Highly recommended for adult readers as well.
Horned Ship by Dashka Slater, Illustration by Fan Brothers
And one more “bonus” title to add to this list is a book featuring pirates. This is a beautiful and meditative story about animals setting sail for the open sea. Along the way, they encounter a pirate ship (staffed by other anthropomorphic animals) and must fend for themselves. ? If so, what do they do after that? I enjoyed the story and the beautiful illustrations. We’ve seen what the Fan Brothers can do, but they obviously also want a copy of The Night Gardener. There are no pirates in it and it is a very impressive illustration.
That’s my list for now, bro. I can’t believe I made it this far without adding fake pirate language. This was clearly a missed opportunity and should be fixed the next time I write about piracy. Anyway, this was such a fun topic to revisit just for my own enjoyment that I need to find more pirate adventures to share.
In the meantime, if you’re looking for titles for older readers, check out these YA bootleg books. If you like them, check out this quiz as well to discover his next YA pirate book.
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