Synopses & Reviews
The captain of this brave and bumbling pirate crew has ordered them to capture the entire alphabet--and they'll walk the plank if they're missing a single letter! Now these swashbuckling mateys are embarking on an alphabet adventure unlike any other, and they won't (ahem,
can't) rest until they've found an
A, a
Z, and everything in between.
June Sobel's hilarious text and Henry Cole's adventurous animal pirates harmonize in an irresistible book for alphabet-learning, pirate-loving kids everywhere.
Review
"Clever rhyming text in 'pirate speak' and colorful, digital gouache illustrations in muted tones create a standout concept book. . . .and#160;The facial expressions and body language of this duo are spot-on as they hop, jump, or dance, and the featured colors pop off the page. Children will pore over the small and large details in the artwork. This title inspires creative play, and is likely to be a treasure for years to come."and#8212;School Library Journal
Synopsis
Plunder the alphabet with a hilarious cast of pirates!
Synopsis
A pirate captain orders his brave and bumbling pirate crew to capture the entire alphabet--and they'll walk the plank if they're missing a single letter. Hilarious text and illustrations of adventurous animal pirates make this an irresistible alphabet book. Full color.
Synopsis
Dave Horowitzs swashbuckling cut-paper artwork is packed with clever details in this epic companion to his popular Twenty-six Princesses.
This rhyming alphabet book is chock full of fun as 26 mischievous pirates head to Captain Frogbeards ship where they hope to join the crewand the fun! From Arty to Zach, the Pirates of the Alphabet are the most colorful crew on the high seas!
Synopsis
Dave Horowitzs swashbuckling cut-paper artwork is packed with clever details in this epic companion to his popular Twenty-six Princesses.
This rhyming alphabet book is chock full of fun as 26 mischievous pirates head to Captain Frogbeards ship where they hope to join the crewand the fun! From Arty to Zach, the Pirates of the Alphabet are the most colorful crew on the high seas!
Synopsis
What better place for naptime than a grand pirate ship on the high seas? Two boys use their imaginations to turn everyday objects, from a white bandanna to yellow coins to a red blanket, into colorful pirate treasure as they prepare for naptime. With a bouncy rhymed text and fun illustrations, this charming book teaches little ones their colors while making a great read-aloud. Even the youngest readers and listeners will want to be a part of the fun as they get ready to sail off to sleep!
About the Author
Danna Smith is the author of
Two at the Zoo: A Counting Book, a companion to
Pirate Nap: A Book of Colors, as well as several other picture books published under the name Dana Kessimakis Smith. She lives inand#160;Northern Californiaand#160;with her husband andand#160;two children.You can visit her online at www.dannasmithbooks.com
Valeria Petrone has illustrated several books for young readers, including Two at the Zoo: A Counting Book and Pirate Nap: A Book of Colorsand#160;by Danna Smith. Her artwork has been exhibited around the world, and she lives in her native Italy. You can learn more about her at www.valeriapetrone.com.