Ahoy There, Mates

Ahoy There, Mates

Picture books
Are your kids avid fans of pirate stories? Do they and you find
David Shannon's over the top illustrations highly amusing? Well have
I got some books for you?
In Melinda Long's How I Became A Pirate Jeremy Jacob is at the
beach with his clueless parents and baby sister. A crew of
directionally challenged pirates invites him to help them bury their
treasure. He's sure mom and dad won't mind him going with them as
long as he's back in time for soccer practice. (See what I mean about
clueless?) He finds some aspects of the pirate life style appealing.
But when a big storm catches the crew home begins to look pretty good.
Pirates Don't Change Diapers is a most delightful sequel. The
pirate gang drops by Jeremy Jacob's house. They need his help
relocating the treasure. JJ has been instructed to keep his baby
sister amused if she wakes up. Needless to say, the crew's rowdiness
rouses her in no time flat. At first they contend that pirates do not
babysit. But if they want to see their treasure again they're going
to have to change their tune.
If your kids enjoy pirate stories maybe they would enjoy hiding
a treasure and making a map. You're sneaking in those academic skills
and maybe even getting them outside. Bwa ha ha!
On a personal note, yesterday was my birthday picnic. The weather was
perfect. We had it at the new and gorgeous Orono Village Green which
is behind the library and took a lot of work and fundraising to
achieve. (Now it can accomodate, walkers, outdoor diners, and concert
goers. If you have the good fortune of going to Orono check it out).
Katie and Jacob came all the way from Portland. Amber, Brian, and
Eugene were there too. Katie had made the most delicious cupcakes;
red velvet with cream cheese frosting and crushed Heath bars. We had
a wonderful time being together as a family. That is the most
beautiful present I received.
A great big shout out goes out to my amazing family.
jules hathaway


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