Product Description

This swashbuckling collection of pirate tales is brimful with drama and adventure on the high seas. Young children will meet fierce characters such as the captain in the German tale, Kobold and the Pirates; others, like young Mochimitsu, in the Japanese tale, are friendly and funny. They will also meet the infamous lady pirate, Grace O'Malley, one of Ireland's most feared pirates. Specially compiled for young readers, these tales are perfect for reading aloud.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6710 in Books
• Published on: 2004-09-17
• Formats: Audiobook, Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 64 pages

Review
'Swashbuckling stories about pirates from all around the world.' - Child Education --Child Education

Richard Walker's eclectic and unexpected stories in My Very First Book of Pirates are perfect for sharing with a pirate-fixed four to six-year-old...Gloriously bejewelled illustrations by Olwyn Whelan' - The Times --The Times

'Stories about pirates have been told for centuries, and several have been bought together in this attractive giftbook. The choice of tales, from around the world, adds up to an appealing themed collection. The many illustrations - some are full page - are a delight, their vibrant colours and details capturing the essence of each story.' - Manchester Evening News --Manchester Evening News

Richard Walker's eclectic and unexpected stories in My Very First Book of Pirates are perfect for sharing with a pirate-fixed four to six-year-old...Gloriously bejewelled illustrations by Olwyn Whelan' - The Times --The Times

'Stories about pirates have been told for centuries, and several have been bought together in this attractive giftbook. The choice of tales, from around the world, adds up to an appealing themed collection. The many illustrations - some are full page - are a delight, their vibrant colours and details capturing the essence of each story.' - Manchester Evening News --Manchester Evening News

About the Author
Richard Walker was a professional storyteller who told his tales at a variety of venues from folk festivals, schools and theatres to private homes. He was also a freelance broadcaster and editor of Fact and Fiction, the storyteller's magazine. Richard Hope is a British TV actor who starred in ITV's MIT: Murder Investigation Team as DS Barry Purvis, as well in a number of other dramas like BBC1's A Touch of Frost, and ITV's Heartbeat and Poirot. Olwyn Whelan worked as a newspaper cartoonist and as a graphic designer before becoming a full-time freelance illustrator. She aims to produce timeless and classic books that children will treasure for life. Olwyn lives in Ireland with her husband, their two children, and her cat called Sleazy.

Customer Reviews

Fantastic
I am a BEd student on TP and have used this book so many times, the stories are so interesting and my pirate mad class of 7 and 8 year olds love them! The beautiful illustrations and a fantastic audio CD add to the magic of this wonderful addition to or library.

My son is mad about Pirates and he loves this book.
My son is mad about pirates and he loves this book. He and his sister always want stories read from it. The book has a wide variety of stories about pirates and the illustrations are just right for children. They often look at the book.