A fantastic, hilarious, and simple story about one pirate captain's quest to become the perfect pirate! After getting a letter from his mother telling him that all the best pirates had pets he and his crew sally forth to find a suitable pet. They traverse the beach, a farm, the zoo, and finally end up at the pet emporium where a certain animal defecates on the good captain's head leading to the hilarious line, "I've been poop decked!"
Filled with bright and clever images that bring the words to life, the book is definitely something you are going to want to add to your collection! ( )

PIRATE’S PERFECT PET by Beth Ferry tells the tale of a ship captain seeking the perfect pet.

According to the Perfect Pirate Captain checklist, a ship should have a pet so the captain and his crew set off on a quest for animals. The captain considers a wide range of farm and zoo animals before making a selection at the pet emporium.

Librarians will find this picture book to be useful for read-aloud activities. The colorful illustrations and diverse cast will attract the attention of young readers. The active dialog will keep listeners interested in the story. Teachers may find the book to be a fun way to kick off a unit on pets.

To learn more about the author, go to http://www.bethferry.com/.
To learn more about the illustration, go to http://www.myerspaints.com/.

Published Candlewick on August 2, 2016. ARC courtesy of the publisher. ( )