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How I Became A Pirate (精装)
by Melinda Long , David Shannon (Illustrator)
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Picture books, Adventure & fantacy, Story, Ages 4-8, Children's books |
| Market price: ¥ 178.00
MSL price:
¥ 158.00
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Pre-order item, lead time 3-7 weeks upon payment [ COD term does not apply to pre-order items ] |
MSL rating:
 Good for Gifts |
| MSL Pointer Review:
This fun-filled, adventure fantasy about pirate life that played into every child's foibles, dreams, and tastes is perfect for any imaginative child. |
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J. Marren (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-26 00:00>
How I became a Pirate is one of those great kids' books that appeals to a much wider range of ages than the publisher suggests. His parents distracted by grown-up chores, Jeremy takes off with a band of pirates on a fantastic journey that in "real time" lasts less than a day. Along the way we learn pirates don't brush their teeth or eat vegetables-cool! But they also don't pay attention to the soothing bedtime rituals that this book will quickly become part of in your own home. Jeremy thinks better of his new career and goes home, along the way making sure the pirates return some day. The illustrations in this book are fantastic, with loads of little details and jokes that make it fresh each time-which is a good thing because your kids will demand multiple re-readings. It's well-worth investing in this one! |
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Daniel (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-26 00:00>
If ever there were a children's book that played into every child's foibles, dreams, and tastes, it’s Melinda Long's How I Became a Pirate. I've got to believe that just about everyone out there, young and old, will find something amusing and true to life in this fine children's offering. A sand castle of unusual quality built by Jeremy Jacob attracts a misfit band of not-too-scary pirates in search of a master digger to help bury their ill-gotten booty. Jeremy soon finds that the pirate life is for him-staying up till all hours, saying "Arr," and foregoing vegetables. But after finding no one to tuck him in at night, Jeremy has second thoughts about a life on the seven seas. In the end, he gets the last laugh in a delicious little twist ending. I will consistently go back to books like How I Became a Pirate for their gentle humor, wonderful illustrations, and pleasant reading that appeals to children. It's hard to go wrong with those qualities and you would go wrong if you passed up this delightful little book. I know my three year old son ate up every word and drawing in it. A surefire nominee for the 2004 Caldecott medal, in my opinion. Enjoy! |
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G. A. Festian (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-26 00:00>
Vibrant pictures, plenty of opportunity to attempt the personage of a pirate, and touches on things near and dear to my daughter's heart: stories at bed time, table manners (not so much), soccer and brushing your teeth. She loves it so I love it, too. |
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Surabaya (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-26 00:00>
This is a very entertaining book (not just for my 3 1/2 year old but for parents too), with great illustrations and plenty of opportunity for "funny" voices when reading it out loud. Highly recommend for reading together. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-26 00:00>
This book is about a kid named Jeremy Jacob and a pirate named Braid Beard. I like all the pictures because they are really funny and cool that's why I like the book. I think everybody should read this book because this is a great book to read. |
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Tim Janson (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-26 00:00>
Now here is a book that really has gotten it right. A lively, silly, imaginative book, beautifully illustrated and a pure joy to read. Little Jeremy Jacobs visits the beach with his parents one day and notices a pirate ship. But just him, not his parents as they are too busy to listen. He soon finds himself invited aboard the ship by Braidbeard's ship by a typical group of pirates with patch eyes and hooks for hands. Jeremy begins a rousing adventure on the high seas, eating, playing games, and cavorting with the pirates. But when he stars getting homesick and the pirates need a place to bury their treasure, Jeremy invites them to his house so they can bury it in his backyard. The lively pirate-style language and the illustrations by David Shannon make this book a sure fire winner. Encouraging imagination while at the same time making kids know there's really no place like home. Great fun! |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-26 00:00>
This is a wonderful book. This about a little boy that was building a castle when he saw a boat. Jeremy Jacobs became a pirate that day. Jeremy Jacob went with the pirates. When they were eating, they talked with their mouth full. They could sleep any time they wanted. They didn't have to brush their teeth unless they wanted. They could wear pajamas if they wanted or they could sleep their clothes. This is a great book for all ages. It was exciting, funny, and just plain fantastic. You must read this book! |
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Jane (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-26 00:00>
"Pirates have green teeth - when they have any teeth at all..." With this first line my 3-year-old son's eyes got huge and he fell in love with this book - and pirates. It continues to be a favorite. It is a cute story with excellent illustrations. My son loves to yell out: "Scurvy Dog", "Shiver me timbers" and "No Tucking" right along as we read the book. It has been the inspiration for much imaginative play. A fun book that I definitely recommend to pirates of all ages! |
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Kathy (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-26 00:00>
My two children adore this book. Melinda Long's writing is superb and really lends itself to being read aloud with character voices but can be read straight for those who do not choose to use theatrics. David Shannon's illustrations are perfect for this pirate tale. My children love the illustrations where people are upside down on the page and always ask me to "flip it over mom" when we get to those pages. We spend a lot of time on each page since Shannon's illustrations are so heavy with great detail without overpowering this book. I recommend this highly. My children are 2 and 4 but our 9 year old neighbor also enjoyed this story and has read it a few times when she's been visiting. It will appeal to the pirate fantasies in us all. |
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