Pirate Pete

By Kim Kennedy and Kim Knndy

Book Overview

Pirates are always a kid-pleaser! When Pirate Pete hears the Queen has discovered a treasure map, he must have it. With the map in hand, Pete and his parrot hit the high seas, destined for the X that marks the spot. Along the way, however, Pete cannot pass up a chance to plunder gold. He sets ashore at Candy Island, Clover Island, Sleepy Island, and Dragon Island. But where is all the gleaming booty? This humorous tale, brought to life through vibrant, lush oil paintings, will have children giggling for gold!F&P level: P

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810943565
• ISBN13: 9780810943568
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.5" x 10.6"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Its all about the treasure

I enjoy this pirate tale as much as my son enjoys having me read it to him every night. The story is humerous and full of suprises with more text in it's 40 pages than your average picturebook. The illustrations are wonderful, colorful, and inspiring. Pirate Pete and his poor parrot travel from Candy Island, to Dragon Island, to Mermaid Island looking for treasure to plunder. The way the art is presented is witty and different. The suprise ending is a big hit with kids. Buy this one if you like pirate tales for kids, you won't regret it.

Where there's gold, I'm a-goin

This is a great book! My 6 year old recieved his book in May of 2002 and he knows this book by heart. My son is very involved with pirates and this hits the spot with great adventure that any 6 year old would enjoy. We need more great pirate books, with great illustration from Doug and Kim Kennedy. Highly recommend this book!!

A rarity in children's books!

Here's a children's book with all the good stuff: adventuresome story, endearing characters, and elegant, timeless illustrations. The "spy-glass" paintings put you right into the story! Very clever, and my kids love it. My youngest, a beginning reader, follows along with his big brothers with the refrain, "Where there's gold, I'm a goin'!" A truly fine book!

YAR! This is a blast of a book, matey!

My sons love pirates, so I've started a pirate book collection. PIRATE PETE is their favorite book; it's easy for them to follow along, and its refrain is a blast. The story has a great twist to the ending, which made it all the more fun. The illustrations are packed with all sorts of hidden things,which young readers will get a kick out of. I highly recommend this book to any parent who wants a treasure of a book for their little mateys!

A Perfect Read for Swashbucklers Young and Old!

Shiver me timbers! This be as fine a book as I've seen in many a year. My three year old daughter loves this book almost as much as I do. The story is witty, arch enough for a grown-up, but simple enough for children from 3-30 to love. And the gorgeous illustrations - taking Pirate Pete and his harried parrot from Candy Island to Dragon Island, to the treasure bearing Mermaid Island are an utter delight. This is a rarity in children's books - a tale that is as fun for adults as it is for kids, and one which stands the test of multiple (often nightly) readings. Arrr! Be quick with your pen Kim and Doug - there be gold in them thar pages!