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Roger, the Jolly Pirate

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My three-year-old is entranced by pirates, and this book is a big winner. Roger's tale is funny and charming, and the piratical doings are not too scary for the very young. Helquist's art is spectacular, and each pirate has his own distinct, elegantly exaggerated look. It's nice to see an "illustrator's book" where equal care has been taken with the text; the story bounces along with compulsive readability.

Like Roger's ill-fated cake, this book has made a big bang at our house!

My almost 4 year old has recently become entranced with pirates, and this book has been a big hit at our house. The illustrations are wonderful, the story is witty and fun to read out loud for parents, and it's neither too realistically gory nor too white-washy as far as what real pirates were like. We like singing the song at the end too. Great for any kid that likes pirates (or even those who don't--it's just a fun story).

This is an adorable children's book that is thoroughly enjoyed by children and adults alike! Cute humor is interspersed in this story of a jolly pirate. As one might imagine, a jolly pirate is not exactly ideal--or is it? And is there a reason for a pirate flag to be called The Jolly Roger? Read this book to find out. A great book to accompany this one is How I became a Pirate. This story has become a favorite in my second grade classroom. It was a great bargain. Share this book with a special child in your life. I love books that can combine humor with a plot that hooks kids; this is one of those books.

While on the ship, Roger is constantly made fun of for his odd behavior as a pirate. He is constantly ridiculed and put below the deck when they attack someone. But, in the end, it's Roger's silliness that saves the day for the ship.

Roger the Jolly Pirate is not only a well written book, but it's also very well illustrated. This is a must read for anyone who enjoys pirates. The vibrant colors and great detail make for very exciting pictures to match the text. They can easily catch ones eye. Also, the song at the end provides for a great closing to the story.

This picture book illustrates the story of Roger, a bumbling pirate, whose attempts to be a great pirate fail miserably. When he tries to make a cake for his pirate buddies, it results in a fantastic event. He impresses his buddies so much that they honor him with a flag, the jolly roger. This book offers a light-hearted explanation for the grim subject of pirate imagery. It's fun to read aloud and has fantastic illustrations. I recommend it as a read aloud for four-year olds and up. Even second graders will appreciate the fun ending.

Roger has a problem. He is too jolly and kind. Whenever there is a fight, the other pirates send him below and out of the way. Just before one fight was to begin, Jolly was again sent down below. He was sad that the other pirates didn't like him. He got a great idea! He would make them a cake. He found what looked like a big pot to bake the cake in. He put in any ingredients he could find. He stirred the ingredients. Jolly found a place to light the pot so that he could bake his cake. What a surprise! (You'll have to get the book to find out what it was.) All of the men they were fighting fled from fright. The other pirates thought Jolly was GREAT! They even made a flag to honor him. Most pirate ships fly this flag; they call it the Jolly Roger.
This is a delightful pirate story. The illustrations are vivid and alive with action. The text is just the right length for preschool and above. One of my favorite pirate books!

A story about a pirate who's just terrible at being a pirate! The story is silly and full of the great pirate terminology kids love to hear over and over. The illustrations are great too. We purchased this for our[...]nephew and a year later he still asks for it to be read to him over and over and over again. I have to say, I wasn't sure if he'd like it, and he didn't, he LOVED it! I recommend it for any little pirate!

Created by the illustrator of the Lemony Snicket series, this rollicking and imaginative story is a "must" for any adventure lover, particularly a pirate lover who wonders about the origin of the frightening, skull and crossbones "Jolly Roger" flag. Helquist's fictional explanation even provides an important lesson for any child was treated or treated another child like a misfit or outcast: Be nice to misfits because they may be very helpful to you one day! Here, Roger is a "lousy pirate" who "couldn't tell the starboard from the larboard, the windward from the leeward, or the mizzen from the main." A misfit who "smiled instead of scowling," "grinned instead of growling," and "never struck fear in any sailor's heart." The "real pirates" disapprovingly call him "Jolly Roger". Whenever there is "serious pirating to be done," he is banished to the ship's hold. But, bumbling Roger manages to become an unlikely hero. Helquist tells the story in lively, whimsical, humorous verse that's flawlessly matched by his hilarious, lively, and bold illustrations in watercolor, pencil, and pastel. The "Ballad of Jolly Roger" provides a nice finish. Highly recommended for ages 4 and up.

My children loved this book and laughed histarically. The art is fantastic.
The book arrived before it was due and was in great condition.

We bought this book originally in paperback... could not find it in hardback. My 4 year old and 1.5 year old love this book. It's a sweet book about a misfit pirate, Roger, who tries so hard to please his fellow boatmates. He is always sent below ship (away from the action) when something serious needs to take place. In this case it is to fight off the enemy. While below he decides he wants to make a cake for his crew and starts mixing random things together. Of course the whole thing blows up (just as his crew is about to surrender) and he is thrown through the air with soot and flour on his face, scaring the enemy and causing them to abandon ship. He ends up being a hero and a flag is created in his image... they call it the Jolly Roger. The pictures are great, the story is precise and I would highly recommend it.

I finally found it in hardback, albeit used. Seeing it is a big hit with my boys (and the paperback being well-worn), I want to make sure it holds up for a long time.