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Here are some of our favorite books about pirates. These titles can be found in the Easy section of the library, unless otherwise noted. |
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Sheepwrecked by Ashley BeloteReaders can embark on a hilariously absurd high-seas adventure with Captain Hoof and his crew of sheep pirates, and their BIG emotions, as they, SHEEPWRECKED on a lost island, meet a long-lost pirate who calms their nerves and shows them what the best treasure is? FRIENDSHEEP!
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Eloise's Pirate Adventure by Lisa McClatchyAn exuberant young Eloise indulges in a favorite game of dressing up as a pirate and searching for treasure along with her pug companion, Weenie, in a side-tickling Level 1 Ready-to-Read adventure Please note, this title can be found in the Early Readers section of the library.
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Squash, the Cat: Stuck in the Middle by Sasha MayerSquash the cat and super-friend Maggie are always together and the best of friends, until a new pirate toy captures Maggie's attention and her affection, leaving Squash jealous, in a story about accountability and forgiveness.
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Sunday by Marcelo TolentinoMartin and his family spend every Sunday together and every Sunday they have the same routine. Not this Sunday. . . Instead, Martin invents a world adventure with his dog, Maize, braving extreme cold alongside penguins on ice caps, facing a dragon, confronting pirate ships, and crossing an arid desert on a camel's back.
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Never, Ever, Ever Ask a Pirate to a Party by Clare Helen WelshIf you want the perfect party, never, ever, ever invite this crowd of chaotic guests! The unicorn will demand sparkles and bubbles, the dragon will set fire to your decorations and the fizzy drinks will send the aliens wild! But...never, ever, ever send your guests home! Because a party's only a party if you share it with your friends!
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Pie-Rats! by Lisa Frenkel RiddioughBattling storms and scallywags to find the best treasure of all: dessert, a band of swashbuckling pie-rats discover there's more than one way to satisfy a sweet tooth, in this delicious rhyming read-aloud that will have kids begging for more!
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Shiver Me Letters: A Pirate ABC by June SobelHaving decided that the letter "R" is not enough for them, a bumbling band of pirates sets sail on a quest to capture the rest of the alphabet.
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How I Became a Pirate by Melinda LongWhen Braid Beard's pirate crew invites Jeremy Jacob to join their voyage, he jumps right on board thinking that pirate life will be great, but when he finds out that pirates don't get bedtime stories or tucking in at night, he reconsiders the decision.
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Pirate's Perfect Pet by Beth FerryPirates, pets and puns run amok as a swaggering but softhearted captain swashbuckler embarks on a daring quest to find a perfect animal sidekick.
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My Dad Thinks He's a Pirate by Katrina GermeinIn this punny, laugh-out-loud picture book, Captain Dad, who has brought along his treasure chest of jokes, and his crew spend the day at the beach!
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Babajoon's Treasure by Farnaz Esnaashari-CharmatzWhile spending a week with her grandfather, Miriam observes some things about him, such as talking to parrots, speaking in code and trading crystal treasures, that lead her to believe he may be a pirate.
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Mermaid and Pirate by Tracey BaptisteThrough stormy skies and rough waters, Mermaid and Pirate, who cannot understand each other since they speak different languages and come from different worlds, become friends, learning that kindness and generosity speak louder than words.
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Pirate & Penguin by Mike AllegraIn this hilarious high-seas adventure, a pirate mistakes a penguin aboard his ship for a parrot, which leads to comedic chaos, acceptance and friendship, all before somebody walks the plank!
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Captain Cat and the Pirate Lunch by Emma J. VirjánA misunderstanding turns into an unlikely friendship when Captain Cat discovers three yellow birds on his pirate ship.
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Pirate Nell's Tale to Tell: A Storybook Adventure by Helen DochertyUsing her trusty almanac to sail the seas, newly official pirate Nell clashes with a captain who disapproves of books on his ship before Nell’s knowledge saves the day during a rough storm and leads them to a legendary buried treasure. By the award-winning creators of The Snatchabook.
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Pirate Stew by Neil GaimanA fantastically silly rhyming read-aloud adventure finds a sister and brother embarking on a riotous journey of the imagination with their colorful babysitter, pirate Long John McRon, who invites them to join his crew on a glorious flying journey of moonlight revels and magical feasts.
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Tomás's Birthday Treasure! by Frank BerriosIt's Tomás's birthday, and Santiago, Abuelo, and Lorelai got him an extra special cake in this adventure based on the Nickelodeon show Santiago of the Seas! But when bad pirate Bonnie Bones steals the cake, they have to chase her into dangerous waters to get it back in time for his party.
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Search for the Spyglass by Melissa LagonegroSantiago and the crew go on a quest to find Capitán Calavera's magical spyglass. But bad pirate Enrique Real de Palacios III wants it for himself. Can Santiago get the spyglass first and continue protecting the high seas?
You can find this book in the Easy Graphic Novel section of the library.
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If You Ever Want to Bring a Pirate to Meet Santa, Don't! by Elise ParsleyA latest smile-inducing cautionary tale finds young Magnolia inviting a pirate from the Naughty List to accompany her while she waits in line to meet Santa, hoping that the visit may result in less plundering and plank-walking.
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The Word Pirates by Susan CooperWhen a ravenous band of word-eating pirates targets the super-delicious words in her extra-juicy stories, the irrepressible Word Wizard and the kids who love her stories save precious words by proving that the pen is mightier than the sword.
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