Ten Little Pirates

Name: Ten Little Pirates
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781408320044
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Mike Brownlow

Series: Ten Little

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Summary

Ten Little Pirates by Mike Brownlow is a delightful children's book that takes young readers on an adventurous journey with ten playful pirates. Each page features vibrant illustrations and engaging rhymes as the pirates face various challenges, leading to a countdown as each one gets into a bit of mischief. It's a fun and interactive book that introduces counting in a lively and captivating way.
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Ten Little Pirates

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love adventurous and engaging tales with rhythmic text and colourful illustrations. It's perfect for young readers who delight in counting adventures and following a lively group on their high seas journey, making it a fun and educational read.

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A traditional counting rhyme with boat-load of pirate fun!

Description

Ten little pirates sailing out to sea,

Looking for adventure, happy as can be.

Are they hunting treasure? Are they going far?

Ten little pirates all say, 'Arrrrrr!'

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 story, which incorporates counting backwards from ten to one, is great to share with young children who are learning about numbers. The colourful, humourous illustrations feature objects to spot and count on every page. With a bouncy, rhythmic text and lots of great sound words, this piratical adventure is perfect for sharing again... and again!

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Ten Little Pirates is praised for its rhythmic, engaging storytelling and lively illustrations, making it an excellent choice for early counting lessons. Reviewers highlight its clever rhyming and the interactive elements on each page that encourage children to spot and count various items. It's seen as a fun and exciting read that captivates young audiences with its pirate-themed twist on the traditional counting rhyme.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408320044

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 February 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Simon Rickerty
Illustrated by Simon Rickerty

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 248.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Mike Brownlow is the creator of many books for children. He wrote and illustrated the picture book Little Robots, which was turned into a major animated TV show for CBeebies and screened in over 70 countries worldwide. Other titles include Mickey Moonbeam, Dog Did It! and The Big White Book. Mike lives in Somerset.

Simon Rickerty graduated from The Royal College of Art in 2006 with a master's degree in Communication Art and Design. His first picture book, Peas!, written by Andy Cullen, was published in 2009 and shortlisted for the Booktrust Early Years Award. Simon has gone on to illustrate many more highly acclaimed books for children, including Unfortunately (published by Orchard in 2010) and I Don't Want to Be a Pea! He lives in Somerset.

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