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P Is for Pirate (Alphabet Primers)

by Greg Paprocki

Book Details

Publisher:Gibbs Smith
Published:2023-04-04
Pages:46
Format:board book
Language:English
ISBN:1423661532

Reading Info

Age Range:1-3

About This Book

Learn with your toddler from A to Z about the world of pirates—the jargon they use and the tools they need—through fun, silly, and engaging illustrations. An engaging collection of illustrations teaching children all about the silly and fun world of pirates. Have fun reading with your child from A to Z as you come across letters such as these: A for Ahoy, matey!; D for Daring; O for Overboard; and S for “Shiver me timbers!” Each illustrated page contains a special hidden character that kids will

Our Review

This alphabet book plunges toddlers into the thrilling world of pirates, using the ABCs as a map to navigate from "A for Ahoy, matey!" to "Z." Each page is a visual treasure chest, introducing early literacy concepts alongside pirate-specific vocabulary like "Jolly Roger" and "Shiver me timbers!" The vibrant, retro-style illustrations are packed with action and humorous details that will captivate young buccaneers.

What truly sets this primer apart is the interactive "hidden character" on every page, transforming a simple letter-learning exercise into a playful seek-and-find adventure. This feature is perfect for developing observation skills and sustaining engagement during read-aloud sessions. The book cleverly balances foundational alphabet knowledge with imaginative, swashbuckling fun, making it a standout choice for any toddler's first literary voyage.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction