Story time is one of my favourite parts of the day with the boys. We have two designated times during the day when we cuddle up and read: while the baby is napping and just before bed.
From my post yesterday, I am sure that you can surmise we have been reading a lot of pirate books lately. Here are some suggestions that I am sure will be a hit with your little matey!
Grandma and The Pirates by Phoebe Gilman
I am such a fan of Phoebe Gilman. Her talent as an author and illustrator shines from the first page of her books and instantly captivates her audience. The boys love when I read them Jillian Jiggs and when Jillian’s mother passes out from the sight of Jillian’s messy room, I am guaranteed a giggle.
Grandma and The Pirates has been read nightly for the past few months. My pirate-obsessed son can be heard reciting passages of the book long after the lights have been switched off. I am waiting for Pirate Pearl to arrive in the mail which I am sure will be enjoyed as much as Gilman’s other works.
How I Became A Pirate and Pirates Don’t Change Diapers by Melinda Long
These fanciful stories are fun to read and most definitely appeal to imaginative kids. David Shannon’s distinct illustrations give life to Captain Braidbread and Long’s repetitive chorus engage emergent readers (and those with a flair for theatrics!).
Pirates Go To School by Corinne Demas
Pirates go to school too according to this silly rhyming book. Swords and parrots along with funny looking clothes accompany this lot of young pirates to their school.
Mungo and The Picture Book Pirates by Timothy Knapman
This is actually a book about a book! My friend Nathalie will love this! Mungo is a pirate-loving boy who jumps into his favourite pirate storybook when the hero of the story takes a well-deserved break. Initially, I thought the concept of the story would be beyond my four-year-old but not so. This led to an interesting conversation about what books he would like to jump into. Not surprising, Grandma and The Pirates topped the list.
Now I pose the question to you: If you could jump into any book, which one would you choose? I wouldn’t hesitate to jump into the pages of Little Women.
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