No one puts the fun in Non Fiction quite like Leisa Stewart-Sharpe and her latest book – The Treasure Hunt – is no exception. Leisa’s engaging and witty writing puts the reader on the stage as they trace and chase the histories of treasures lost, stolen and found on an epic adventure around the…
I enjoyed this picture book SO much! A swashbuckling picture book normalising same sex parents. The Pirate Mums by Jodie Lancet-Grant & Lydia Corry is a hoot, and totally relatable, as Billy experiences… the dreaded parent embarrassment! Billy wishes his parents were more normal but, alas, they have PIRATE tendencies! These tendencies include, and are…
Set the sails, (wo)man the decks and get ready to sail on a fabulous pirate adventure unlike any other. Meet Aleja who has an inner passion for adventure. Inner because her temperament means she’s left out of the girls’ games, but not included in the boys’ because… well, she’s not a boy. I’ll let you…
Tom’s job is to watch for pirate ships. Every day he walks to the top of the hill and looks out to sea. Waiting and waiting. With each false alarm, the villagers grow weary of his cry ‘the pirates are coming’ and so they stop hiding. It’s not long before an actual pirate ship sails…
I absolutely adored the previous books in the ‘Adventures of Pug’ series, so I had high hopes for the newest one, Pirate Pug: The Dog Who Rocked the Boat (Bloomsbury). I was not disappointed! This time Pug and his owner, Lady Miranda, are off on a seaside holiday… and straight into an adventure. First of…
Captain Sparklebeard, written by Timothy Knapman and illustrated by Sam Lloyd, is a pirate story — with a twist! This picture book celebrates adventure, girl power and following your dreams. The story begins with elements that relate to a modern fairytale — Peg sweeping the floor and doing the housework for her wicked step-auntie. Peg…
Pirate Parrot and the Knit-wits by Steve Howson, illustrated by Daniel Limon – white book band Join parrot Jim Squawkins and his fearless animal friends as they set sail on The Crooked Cross-stitch, a pirate ship destined for treasure-lined shores. When another pirate ship is spotted on the horizon, Bogey the crow and Clarence the…
Pirates in Classroom 3 is the latest picture book from writer Alison Donald (The New LiBEARian), teaming up with illustrator Ben Whitehouse. When Ms Bitsy steps out of classroom 3, who would have thought that a pirate would arrive? Captain Calamity is searching for the treasure, which he must get to before Pirate Bloodloss. The…
The Voyage To Magical North is the first book in The Accidental Pirate series from UK author Claire Fayers. If you love novels with a great plot, a quirky sense of humour and great imagination then I urge you to delve in, you’re in for a treat! The novel opens with Brine and Peter. Brine…
Swashbuckle Lil: The Secret Pirate is an awesome little rhyming chapter book from Elli Woollard & Laura Ellen Anderson. Fabulous engaging rhyme & rhythm, captivating illustrations and short chapters make this one perfect for those ready for more detailed stories at bedtime. Plus. There are 2 great adventures tucked into this one book. Lil is…
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Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
I often hope to find interviews with Margaret Wild who fascinates me and whose work I adore. Thoroughly enjoyed this…