
When I Was a Pirate - When I Was a . . . (Hardback)
Tom Silson (author), Ewa Poklewska-Koziello (illustrator)
£12.99
Hardback
32 Pages /
Published: 05/05/2022
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When I was a pirate, I woke up to whale song.
A chorus of humpback, beluga and blue.
They waved with their tails, as we sailed along.
Back when I was a pirate, before I met you.
Although these days Grandpa might prefer his rocking chair to climbing the rigging or hoisting the mainsail, he was once a swashbuckling pirate! As he tells his grandchildren tales of his piratical adventures on the high seas, their imagination takes them on an unforgettable journey. Treasure maps and sailing ships come to life in this heart-warming rhyming picture book about the surprising adventures of those you love. This is not only a story about pirates, but also family bonds and building memories.
Publisher: Flying Eye Books
ISBN: 9781838740498
Number of pages: 32
Dimensions: 230 x 260 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
A touching tale of a grandparent rediscovering their sense of wonder and adventure through their grandchildren, lavishly illustrated with just the right amount of magic. -- David O'Connell, Author of The Chocolate Factory Ghost
Swashbuckling fun with a boatload of heart! * Becka Moor, Illustrator of Wigglesbottom Primary *
A delicate and beautiful reminder of how much light and joy children bring. -- Teenyreaders on Instagram
Told in rhyming verse with illustrations in vivid colours, this is sure to be a hit! -- Thepicturebookconsultant on Instagram
Full of good times and mythical creatures will fill any child with wonder. -- storybook_mamma on Instagram
Vibrant and colourful. -- Thekidsbookstagrammer on Instagram
Nothing short of charming. -- Raisingsmallreaders on Instagram
Each page is adorned with bold and vibrant colours depicting detailed seascapes, mystical beings and Jolly Roger sails. -- Raising_bookworms on Instagram
A beautiful, lyrical tale with the most stunning illustrations which compliment each other perfectly. -- Posies_Book_club on Instagram
A bright and beautiful rhyming book. -- Thewilsonsuk on Instagram
We love this heartwarming tale about intergenerational family bonds, building memories, and allowing the imagination to soar. -- @littlelibraryowl on Instagram
Totally immersive and truly ignites the imagination. -- @inclusive_childrens_books on Instagram
Radiates the warmth of intergenerational love -- Red Reading Hub
The illustrations in this are my favourite part, they are playful, colourful and have humour. -- @thepicturebookhut on Instagram
Very visually appealing -- @Kidsbookstolife on Instagram
A touching story about the importance of intergenerational relationships and how much they can benefit young and old alike. -- @bookishwaytoplay on Instagram
A magical journey full of adventure and imagination -- @books.on.a.piano on Instagram
Swashbuckling fun with a boatload of heart! * Becka Moor, Illustrator of Wigglesbottom Primary *
A delicate and beautiful reminder of how much light and joy children bring. -- Teenyreaders on Instagram
Told in rhyming verse with illustrations in vivid colours, this is sure to be a hit! -- Thepicturebookconsultant on Instagram
Full of good times and mythical creatures will fill any child with wonder. -- storybook_mamma on Instagram
Vibrant and colourful. -- Thekidsbookstagrammer on Instagram
Nothing short of charming. -- Raisingsmallreaders on Instagram
Each page is adorned with bold and vibrant colours depicting detailed seascapes, mystical beings and Jolly Roger sails. -- Raising_bookworms on Instagram
A beautiful, lyrical tale with the most stunning illustrations which compliment each other perfectly. -- Posies_Book_club on Instagram
A bright and beautiful rhyming book. -- Thewilsonsuk on Instagram
We love this heartwarming tale about intergenerational family bonds, building memories, and allowing the imagination to soar. -- @littlelibraryowl on Instagram
Totally immersive and truly ignites the imagination. -- @inclusive_childrens_books on Instagram
Radiates the warmth of intergenerational love -- Red Reading Hub
The illustrations in this are my favourite part, they are playful, colourful and have humour. -- @thepicturebookhut on Instagram
Very visually appealing -- @Kidsbookstolife on Instagram
A touching story about the importance of intergenerational relationships and how much they can benefit young and old alike. -- @bookishwaytoplay on Instagram
A magical journey full of adventure and imagination -- @books.on.a.piano on Instagram
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