The Best Picture Books about Pirates!

recommended by Karen Kennedy, mother of two

Kids love pirates, and there are a lot of pirate books out there, but the ones below are each special in a unique way.

Tough Boris

by Mem Fox, illustrated by Kathryn Brown

A perfectly-told wordless story that shows the tender side of a very tough pirate.

32 page paperback |$7.00 |17 reviews

 
 

How I Became a Pirate

by Melinda Long, illustrated by David Shannon

Jeremy sails off with pirates and has a great time, but also realizes the downsides with pirate life -- told with humor and David Shannon's great illustrations.

44 page hardcover |$10.88 |82 reviews

 
 

Edward and the Pirates

by David McPhail

This story is not only about pirates, but also about the power of reading and imagination.

32 page hardcover |$11.55 |9 reviews

 
 

Come Away From The Water, Shirley

by John Burningham

Shirley has all kinds of (imagined?) pirate adventures while her parents issue boring warnings from the beach; the contrast is perfect.

32 page paperback |$8.99 |1 review

 

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