Join ten little pirates for an action-packed rhyming counting adventure in this
bestselling, multi-award-winning picture book. Ten little pirates set out to sea
in search of adventure. But what will the ten little pirates do when they meet
a hurricane...and a giant squid...and a HUNGRY SHARK? This fun-filled rhyming st
ory, which incorporates counting backwards from ten to one, is great to share wi
th young children who are learning about numbers.
The colourful, humorous ill
ustrations feature objects to spot and count on every page. With a bouncy, rhyth
mic text and lots of great sound words, this piratical adventure is perfect for
sharing again and again. Winner of the Nottingham Children's Book Award and the
Lancashire Share a Story Award, and shortlisted for the Sheffield Children's Boo
k Award and the Evening Standard Oscar's First Book Prize.
With illustrations
from Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning illustrator, Simon Rickerty. 'Traditional c
ounting rhyme given a jaunty pirate twist that kids will love...a rollicking rea
d with an easy rhythm and jaunty illustrations...excellent.' Guardian 'Hilarious
. Will have both child and reader laughing out loud.'Angels and Urchins 'Fabulou
s rhymes weave a clever tale...the abundance of things to spot and count on ever
y page will keep little readers guessing what's coming next.' WRD Magazine 'An a
bsolute joy to read aloud.' Library Mice 'This book is wonderful.' Child-Led Cha
os
