No one knows who lives in that house on the corner but when all those seagulls fly onto the roof Sam Turner says it must be pirates! In fact Sam Turner tells his friends all sorts of things: that they mustn't look at the pirate washing or they will turn into jellyfish that at night the whole house glows like an aquarium & that if the door ever opens a huge wave will come out. & that's not the half of it. According to Sam not only are there pirates living on their street but a family of monsters are moving into Number 2! Surely Sam Turner is just a little boy with a big imagination.. .or is he? A brilliantly funny new book from the creator of THE DEEP END & NOT ON A SCHOOL NIGHT. ...

An irresistible tale of swashbuckling pirates in the New World from master storyteller Michael Crichton -- now in paperback Jamaica in 1665 a lone outpost of British power amid Spanish waters in the sunbaked Caribbean. Its capital Port Royal a cuthroat town of taverns grog shops & bawdy houses -- the last place imaginable from which to launch an unthinkable attack on a nearby Spanish stronghold. Yet that is exactly what renowned privateer Captain Charles Hunter plans to do with the connivance of Charles II's ruling governor Sir James Almont. The target is Matanceros guarded by the bloodthirsty Cazalla & considered impregnable with its gun emplacements & sheer cliffs. Hunter's crew of buccaneers must battle not only the Spanish fleet but other deadly perils -- raging hurricanes cannibal tribes even sea monsters. But if his ragtag crew succeeds they will make not only history! but a fortune in gold. ...

Plymouth 1577 Tom is a cabin boy for Captain Francis Drake on his mission to steal South American gold from the Spanish fleet. Can Tom survive the trip round the world through waves three times the height of their tiny ship help Drake defeat the Spanish galleons
- & come back rich? A fantastic story blending pirate legend with historical fact & Terry Dearys vividly imagined characters!
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The first title in the new Usborne Very First Reading" series designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents & children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) & as the books progress in the series the adults read less & less & the child more & more. There are puzzles at the end to check the childs understanding of the text & guidance notes for the parents. Beautiful illustrations help to motivate beginner readers." ...

Pirate Pete's Potty: Hilariously useful potty training from Ladybird Pirate Pete's Potty: Potty Training for Boys" is an entertaining picture book from Ladybird that helps parents struggling with potty training for boys aged 18+ months. Clear informative & fun pictures are aimed at tackling the common anxieties that children may have about using the potty. Each page encourages parents & children to interact with the story by pressing the 'cheer' sound effect when the child has interacted correctly in order to eventually motivate their child into using the potty. Even pirates use the potty! Follow Pirate Pete on his potty training adventure & press the sound button to cheer him along! This book is perfect for helping boys feel confident & motivated about using the potty. " Pirate Pete's Potty" was written by Andrea Pinnington & illustrated by Melanie Williamson. For further advice on potty training please visit website. " Princess Polly's Potty" is a version of the same story
- including sound effects
- tailored for girls."

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Venture onto the high seas in this illustrated book that explores the history of pirates from the days of the ancient Greeks through to the bloodthirsty buccaneers of the 18th century. Every spread contains bright & detailed original colour illustrations that reveal all there is to know about the world of pirates including an exploration of an authentic pirate galleon a visit to a notorious pirate port & a pirate ship wrecked at the bottom of the ocean waiting to reveal its hidden treasure... It contains over fifty flaps which children can lift to delve further into the world of pirates parrots pieces of eight & barrels of rum. In addition to being hugely entertaining this book is also immensely informative & is packed with accurate historical information. ...

This is a collection of seven humorous tales of adventure & excitement on the high seas. The stories include: Pirates Ahoy! The Pesky Parrot Captain Spike Percy & the Pirates The Masked Pirate Pirate of the Year & The Return of Captain Spike. Each tale is beautifully illustrated & perfect for storytime either for reading aloud or for more confident readers to tackle alone. ...

A swashbuckling new edition in the phenomenally successful Usborne Activities" series this fun-filled book is perfect for boys & girls who yearn for a life on the ocean wave! It is packed with piratey projects such as pirate finger-puppets a booty-filled treasure chest & a pirate ship painting. It also features dressing-up ideas including a pirate hat eye-patch sword & telescope." ...

Dirty Bertie
- the boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits
- is back for another helping of comic chaos! Join Bertie as he

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Join Stitch Head a mad professor's forgotten creation as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime... When Stitch Head sees his ice-blue eye for the very first time he's convinced that it once belonged to the legendary pirate Captain Flashpowder. Could it be that he is part-pirate? But as Stitch Head prepares for a life on the high seas some fishy business closer to home puts a stop to his swashbuckling plans... ...