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~ (Author), Henry Cole (Illustrator) "With love to Penoir and Nancoir, my own little Aruban pirate crew..." (more)
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Kindergarten-Grade 2–These animal pirates decide that they need more than the letter R (R's not enough./We need other letters/to help make us tough), so they set off to find the remaining 25. Led by a crocodile captain (with a hook, no less), the band of buccaneers searches far and wide to complete their mission. Some letters are found near items that begin with that letter, e.g., an anchor, gold, or a parrot. Others are in situations that involve the letter in action–Q is questioned, U is underwater. Still others are described, as in the case of the nimble N. Some alphabet books struggle to incorporate X, but as any young pirate knows, X marks the spot on a treasure map. The rhyming text is more suited to reading aloud as it includes a number of words that would have beginning readers asking for assistance. The colorful cartoon illustrations encourage children to participate by finding the sought-after letters, which appear in bright red uppercase in each scene. This alphabet adventure is sure to capture audience attention at a pirate-themed storyhour, and it will be enjoyed by individual borrowers.–Maura Bresnahan, High Plain Elementary School, Andover, MA
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PreS-Gr. 2. "R-r-r-run for your lives, all ye alphabet letters!" Some swashbuckling pirates are plundering the ABCs, and they won't stop until they capture every letter, right down to z. The animal buccaneers dig for doubloons, discover a chest of gold, find x marks the spot, and drop anchor, capturing the letters a, d, and g along the way. Meanwhile, the alligator captain threatens to show the pirates the plank if they don't bring him the alphabet. This rollicking, rhyming, seafaring caper is an inventive alphabet book, and Cole's comical illustrations put wind in the sails of the clever quest. A rip-roaring yarn that offers a treasure chest of ideas for classroom activities. Julie Cummins
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Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books (May 1, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0152167323
  • ISBN-13: 978-0152167325
  • Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.1 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #63,916 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Our favorite alphabet book yet!, May 29, 2006
Our two sons (5 and 2) absolutely love pirates, so we were immediately drawn to this book when we saw it. The whimsical pictures and interesting writing sold us on the book. It isn't written in your typical sing-songy alphabet book rhyme, although the rhyme and rhythm are still there. As parents, my husband and I love the way the kids have to "search" in the pictures to find the letters - for instance, the "S" is in the curve of the blade of a pirate sword and the "O" is a life preserver. Our 2 year old giggles every time we reach the ending (but I won't give that away!) You just can't go wrong with this book.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Alphabet Book, June 11, 2006
This is a cute alphabet book for the preschool set. The letters are cleverly disguised although by no means hidden. My three year old enjoys reading this as pirates have become popular recently with him and his friends. "R said the Captain!" (instead of "argh")
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Whimsical and so much fun!, May 5, 2006
June Sobel is the author of B is for Bulldozer: A Construction ABC. Henry Cole has illustrated more than forty books for children.

What young child isn't captivated by pirates? In Shiver Me Letters: A Pirate ABC, the gang of swashbuckling pirates are ordered by their captain to capture the alphabet. The pirate ship sets sail to search out and seize all the letters of the alphabet. They are determined that no letter will escape!

Sobel's delightful adventure is told in rhyme and children will ask to be read the story over and over again. A by-product is that it is written in such a way that it will contribute to children learning the alphabet. The illustrations are fun and whimsical and greatly add to the story.

Armchair Interviews says: Have some fun reading to your children and help them learn at the same time.




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5.0 out of 5 stars "R" You'll be sure to like this book!
I bought this for my 2 year old daughter and the story and illustrations are great. My daughter loves to search for the letters and we read it over and over.
Published 3 days ago by Southerngirl

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book!
I bought this book to read to my first grade class, and because I like pirates myself! They enjoyed it a great deal, and it was a cute way to talk about the words that begin with... Read more
Published 1 month ago by P. Gorzeman

1.0 out of 5 stars Shiver Me Lettters
I can't say how I liked the product... I never received it nor have I had a response to my email asking when it was mailed out. I would put no stars for gbbooks
Published 12 months ago by L. M. Hahn

4.0 out of 5 stars "R" get this book, your child will enjoy it
My preschooler enjoys picking out the letters in this book, all the while acting like a pirate. This is our 2nd best alphabet book, second only to Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.
Published 13 months ago by Semolina

4.0 out of 5 stars More than just "R"
I love pirates. I love a good alphabet book. This story offers both as a bunch of adorable pirates search after letters as "R" is apparently getting a little old... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Emily Taylor

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun book for small boys and girls
Boys and girls from 3 to 8 will love this book. A fun way to learn.
Published 15 months ago by Peter Caldwell

2.0 out of 5 stars Fun but it could be better.
I didn't care for this book as much as I liked "Pirate Alphabet." The rhymes are cute in this book, but it didn't seem to really focus on the alphabet as much as the... Read more
Published 17 months ago by E. Campbell

3.0 out of 5 stars learning made fun, for a four year old
This is a wonderful story of a pirate that is in search of all the letters in the alpabet. My grandson delighted in identifying the letters the pirate crew found and searched the... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Florence Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
My three year old loves the book about the captain pirate! Fun and educational! He is recognizing the letters already!
Published 18 months ago by Z Gavro

5.0 out of 5 stars There's More To The Pirate Alphabet Than ARRR!
Shiver Me Letters plays off a very cute (and wonderully geeky) joke, the pirate's fixation on the letter "R", as in "ARRRRR!". Read more
Published 19 months ago by R. Silva

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