As with the other books, this book centers around essential messages about kindness. The reader will learn about caring, and problem solving. "Everyone has to be included. That's our rule"- wise words that will have a lasting impact on young readers. "This ship can't sail if we don't all work together", states Captain No Beard. A parent can't resist a pirate with timely wisdom "problems can weigh you down like a heavy anchor. When you share your load with others, it's never too heavy to carry." Sharing, team work, compassion..... Ironically, these pirates with their pirate ship have more morals and ethics than the traditional pirate in children's literature. The lesson transcends age, and will leave a lasting impression long after the book is put down. As a parent, this is certainly a story I would share with my children ages 14, 9, 2 and10 months. My two year old picked this book up as soon as she saw it, captured by the colorful pictures. Roman threads wisdom and morals throughout her fictional stories, and has mastered the plot twist adding an element of surprise that even parents will appreciate as they read this story to their children.
The books of this series belong on the bookshelf of every pirate enthusiast. There is more to this series than meets the eye- beyond the pirate theme are tales of morals and inspiration. Any parent navigating the endless choices in the children's picture book genre should take a look at this quality series. This has become one of my favorite series for children. As a blogger I received this book from the author for the purpose of writing this review. I'd like to see all these stories eventually published into one larger, hardcover pirate treasury. This book is available on Amazon and B&N as well as a Kindle edition.
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