
Author: Aaron Reynolds
Illustrator: David Barneda
Publisher: Knopf, 2013
Age: 3-7
Themes: pirates, cowboys, language

Opening: see image under “summary”.

Summary: (from my library’s catalog) A scurvy pirate crew, led by Burnt Beard, finds trouble when they try to hide their treasure in Old Cheyenne and have some miscommunication with Black Bob McKraw and his posse.

I picked this book because: I do love the illustrations (and all that white space!) and character designs, but I really admire a story conflict built off language and miscommunication! And the pirate and cowboy jargon is hilarious! And for younger ears it will be fine to not be able to understand the colorful language just as the main characters do not.

Resources/activities: great unit resource on language and communication, and to start a discussion on the difference between languages, dialogues, accents, etc. I will be reviewing another pirate book soon once I have my very own copy, but I would suggest reading it too as it is already available: The Monster in the Briny, written by Lynn Becker and illustrated by Scott Brundage.
For more Perfect Picture Book Friday picks with teacher/parent resources, check out the list on Susanna Hill’s blog HERE.

I’m a cowboys fan, I’ll definitely have to read this book!
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I have a “cowboy” story I’m hoping to sell someday!
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LOve the juxtaposition of pirates and cowboys!
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It’s perfect!
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Okay, so just seeing title on the post, I chuckled at the image of a Bull and Octopus – definitely not what I was expecting & such a great image! I can’t wait to find this one. You always have such great #PPBF picks! Thank you.
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Thanks for the compliment! It’d be such fun to read aloud!
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I am a cowboy fan, too! This looks like a lot of fun! The illustrations are really animated!
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Oh, our fifth great grandchild was born today and I included LOUIS in the books I sent. 🙂
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Oh! Thanks for including Louis! Congrats on your 5th!!
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Yes, there is so much energy in the renderings!
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Have to read this one! Sounds like fun. Thanks for yet another great suggestion.
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Thanks, Marty! Definitely not a wind-down-for-bedtime book!
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This sounds hilarious! Is the wordplay like I Yam a Donkey? Also, I’m picking up my copy of Monsters in the Briny at my local indie today!
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Yay! I’ll be attending an author reading/signing for MitB very soon!!
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I haven’t read this yet – but I can imagine all sorts of problems happening between pirates and cowboys!
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I like how the pirates go straight to Cheyenne after coming ashore, about 45mins from my house!
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