Pirates Can Be Honest

Davy the pirate knows he’s going to be in a lot of trouble when he drops a cannonball that makes a hole in the ship. For that reason, he doesn’t tell anyone, until it’s almost too late. Luckily, Davy’s eventual honesty about the hole saves the ship. This exciting story of life at sea is expertly illustrated to give readers a strong connection to the text. Readers will learn about the virtue of honesty, and how owning up to something you’ve done is always better than hiding it.

"Davy the pirate knows he's going to be in a lot of trouble when he drops a cannonball that makes a hole in the ship. For that reason, he doesn't tell anyone, until it's almost too late. Luckily, Davy's eventual honesty about the hole saves the ship. This exciting story of life at sea is expertly illustrated to give readers a strong connection to the text. Readers will learn about the virtue of honesty, and how owning up to something you've done is always better than hiding it."--Publisher's description.

Meet the pirates from Nickelodeon’s newest show Santiago of the Seas! Santiago is the Pirate Protector of the High Seas, but he couldn’t do it without his Pirate Pals! Boys and girls ages 1 to 4 will love this awesome tabbed board book, which introduces fans of Nickelodeon’s Santiago of the Seas to Santiago, Lorelai, Tomás, and their friends, foes, and magical tools. Santiago of the Seas is an interactive action-adventure series for preschoolers starring Santiago Montes, an 8-year old boy who discovers the mystical compass of fabled pirate Capitán Calavera, making him the next Pirate Protector of the High Seas. Along with his crew, cousin Tomás and Lorelai the mermaid, Santiago goes on heroic quests against nefarious villains and prove that kindness and good deeds can always save the day!

Captain Cod asks Davy to be careful moving cannonballs about, but poor Davy ignores him and ends up dropping a heavy cannonball through a hatch where it goes right through the keel causing a leak. Davy is so embarrassed he shuts the hatch and goes to bed. The next morning, he wakes up to find the bottom of the boat is full of water. He decides it's time he owns up and bravely goes to see the captain. But will it be too late to save the ship? Will Davy get into trouble for not be honest in the first place? The books in the 'Pirates to the Rescue' series are designed to help children to recognise the virtues of generosity, honesty, politeness and kindness. Reading these books with children will help them to understand that their actions and behaviour have a real effect on people around them. The books will help young readers to recognise what is right and wrong and what to do when faced with difficult choices. Notes for parents, guardians and teachers are included at the end of the story to help give starting points for discussion and follow-up activities to help encourage positive behaviour.

Polly the parrot has a big problem—she has nowhere to sleep on the pirate ship. The next day, it’s her turn as lookout, but she falls asleep on the job, which almost destroys the ship! Luckily, thanks to the pirates on board, they treat her with kindness and understanding instead of anger. This book is filled with colorful illustrations and manageable text to help readers follow the whimsical storyline. Readers will learn about the virtue of kindness through the actions of the pirates, a lesson they won’t soon forget.

Readers join the crew of the Golden Duck as they learn an important lesson about paying attention. Captain Cod warns his crew about the enemy pirates at a new port, but no one listens to him. When the pirates end up in trouble, it’s Captain Cod who gets them out of it, but not before reminding them to listen to him from now on. Through its fun and relatable narrative and illustrations, readers learn the importance of proper communication and attention to what other people say, an important skill to have in school and at home.

Captain Cod asks Davy to be careful moving cannonballs about, but poor Davy ignores him and ends up dropping a heavy cannonball through a hatch where it goes right through the keel causing a leak. Davy is so embarrassed he shuts the hatch and goes to bed. The next morning, he wakes up to find the bottom of the boat is full of water. He decides it's time he owns up and bravely goes to see the captain. But will it be too late to save the ship? Will Davy get into trouble for not being honest in the first place? The books in the 'Pirates to the Rescue' series are designed to help children to recognise the virtues of generosity, honesty, politeness and kindness. Reading these books with children will help them to understand that their actions and behaviour have a real effect on people around them. The books will help young readers to recognise what is right and wrong and what to do when faced with difficult choices. Notes for parents, guardians and teachers are included at the end of the story to help give starting points for discussion and follow-up activities to help encourage positive behaviour.

It can be tempting to tell a white lie to avoid getting in trouble. But what would that tell others about the type of person you are? This title for early readers explores the benefits and results of being honest, and how readers can show their character in everyday life!