How to Be a Pirate

Author Sue Fliess
Illustrated by Nikki Dyson
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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!
SUE FLIESS is the author of numerous engaging stories for preschoolers. Her Little Golden Books include Robots, Robots Everywhere!, How to Be a SuperheroHow to Be a PirateHow to Be a PrincessI'm a Ballerina, and The Hug Book. She lives in Northern Virginia. View titles by Sue Fliess

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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!

Author

SUE FLIESS is the author of numerous engaging stories for preschoolers. Her Little Golden Books include Robots, Robots Everywhere!, How to Be a SuperheroHow to Be a PirateHow to Be a PrincessI'm a Ballerina, and The Hug Book. She lives in Northern Virginia. View titles by Sue Fliess

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