How to Be a Pirate

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How to Be a Pirate by Sue Fliess is a delightful romp through the high seas for young adventurers, offering a playful take on the piracy life. A young boy, eager to learn about the ways of pirates, embarks on a journey filled with humour and excitement, discovering what it truly means to be a pirate with the help of a whimsical and daring crew. This charming tale, filled with rhymes and vivid illustrations, encourages imagination and the joy of exploring new worlds.
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Children captivated by the allure of adventure, imagination, and the pirate life will delight in this enchanting tale. The story weaves an engaging journey filled with swashbuckling fun, perfect for young readers with a spirit of exploration and a love for the high seas.

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How to Be a Pirate

Little landlubbers are invited to earn their sea legs on a ship filled with goofy pirates in a rhyming story that introduces silly lingo, pirate costume accessories, and wacky pirate rules, from not brushing teeth to avoiding baths.

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Ahoy, landlubber! Come with me. Board me ship upon the sea! Not a pirate? Don't know how? Ye can learn to be one now!

Little landlubbers get to earn their sea legs on a pirate ship amidst the goofiest pirates ever. There's lingo to learn (Gangway! Blimey! Yo-ho-ho!), a pirate look to choose (Pick a parrot for your arm. Every pirate's lucky charm!), and most importantly, pirate rules to learn (No more toothpaste! Farewell, bath! Once ye choose the pirate path!).

This rollicking read-aloud will be a hit among boys, girls, and parents alike!

Series: Little Golden Book

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How to Be a Pirate by Sue Fliess is a charming and whimsical children's book that captures the adventurous spirit of pirate life with engaging rhymes and vibrant illustrations. Readers praise it for its fun storytelling, which keeps young audiences entertained while imparting valuable lessons about friendship and bravery.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780449813096

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 January 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.

Illustration: FULL COLOR

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nikki Dyson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 24

About the Author

SUE FLIESS is a master at writing engaging stories for the preschool set. She wrote the Little Golden Book Robots, Robots Everywhere! NIKKI DYSON is an illustrator whose clients include American Greetings, Hallmark, and Usborne Publishing.

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