I Love My Pirate Papa [Hardcover]

Laura Leuck (Author), Kyle M. Stone (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up

It's a yar vessel that can carry this crew of burly pirates, the captain, and his scrappy little son. From the crow's nest to the hold, from the high seas to the island of buried treasure, this boy hangs out with the most rough-and-tumble of rogues. And at the end of each day, he gets tucked in by the fiercest pirate of them all: his loving and tender dad.    

This lyrical picture book is brimming with delightful pirate antics and just the right dose of father and son love.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2—In well-fashioned rhyming text, a little boy takes readers through a day onboard his father's ship, listing all of the reasons he loves his pirate-captain dad: "I love my pirate papa!/He's the bravest buccaneer./He helps me put my earring on/and buckles up my gear." After a day full of adventures together, the man tucks his son into his bunk, reads him a book about Captain Hook, and kisses him goodnight saying: "I spent my life a-plundering./My treasures bring me joy./But there's nothing I prize more than you,/my dearest pirate boy." Bright, jewel-toned acrylic and mixed-media cartoon illustrations add to the fun, drawing children into the main elements of a pirate's life—ferocious crew, skull-and-crossbones flag, desert island, etc.—but also offering interesting humorous details sprinkled throughout the pages, such as the skinny mice in almost every scene who participate in the action. The father sports an eye patch, tricorne, and unbelievably long mustache, all authentic but somehow managing not to look too scary. Both front and back endpapers display a pirate treasure map. Given the fascination children have for the topic and the relative scarcity of easy pirate books, this tale will surely be met with delight by the youngest buccaneers.—Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA
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About the Author

LAURA LEUCK has written many books for children, including My Monster Mama Loves Me So. She lives in Princeton, New Jersey.

KYLE M. STONE is the illustrator of Please Bury Me in the Library, written by J. Patrick Lewis. He lives in Michigan.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152056645
• ISBN-13: 978-0152056643
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #385,843 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure of a Book, March 2, 2008

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L. Burniac (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Love My Pirate Papa (Hardcover)

I recently purchased I Love My Pirate Papa - and I must say I truly adore this book. I work in Children's publishing and like to stay abreast of the new work out in the field. The story is very heartwarming and full of pirating fun, but it is really the illustrations that set this work apart. Kyle Stone's illustrations are fresh and unique and immediatley send anyone (young or old) deep into the heart of a pirate's most extravagant journey. Even the endpapers are fabulous! I highly suggest this book, it is truly a treasure.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastical!!!, September 4, 2007

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El Mort "crowKing" (Mayor's Income, Tenn.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Love My Pirate Papa (Hardcover)

Great great book. Short and sweet (piratey sweet) rhyming tale. The art really carries the story, the humour and the heartfelt theme.
If you've a pirate freaky child (as we do) this one fits the bill!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book!, March 6, 2008

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Plymouth Pilgrim - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Love My Pirate Papa (Hardcover)

I think the imagery and colors really carry this book. The story line is good, but the art is great. A great read for young pirates.