Barefoot Book of Pirates (HB Book & CD)
Author(s): Richard Walker
Kids' Classics (fairy tales, poetry etc)
This swashbuckling collection of pirate tales is brimful with drama and adventure on the high seas. Young children will meet fierce characters such as the captain in the German tale, Kobold and the Pirates; others, like young Mochimitsu in the Japanese tale, are friendly and funny. They will also meet the infamous Grace O'Malley, one of Ireland's most feared pirates. Specially compiled for young readers, these tales are perfect for reading aloud.
Product Information
"Walker come[s] up with treasure.... Whelan's effervescent artwork recalls Jane Ray's in composition, color and use of detail and borders. She tailors her delicate watercolors to each story's country of origin." -- Publishers Weekly "Publishers Weekly"
General Fields
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- : Barefoot Books, Limited
- : Barefoot Books, Limited
- : Contains Hardback and CD-Audio
- : 0.59
- : 01 October 2008
- : 279mm X 231mm X 13mm
- : United States
- : books
Special Fields
- : Richard Walker
- : Mixed media product
- : Olwyn Whelan
- : English
- : 823.914
- : 63
- : illustrations
