Young mateys will find plenty of holiday joy in this humorous, colorful, and thoroughly piratical version of the beloved Clement C. Moore classic. On this ship of mischievous brigands—who have visions of treasure chests, not sugarplums, dancing in their heads—you wouldn’t expect a visit from nice St. Nick. Instead, here comes Sir Peggedy, with his peg leg and hook arm, cracking his whip and driving eight giant seahorses: Salty, Scurvy, Sinbad, Mollie, Cutthroat, Cross-Eyes, Roger, and Jolly. Philip Yates’ rollicking rhymes and Sebastià Serra’s sprightly, fun-filled pictures—featuring whimsically multicolored seahorses, stockings hung on the ship’s bowsprit with tar, child-friendly pirates, and a complete treasure map—turn this Christmas perennial into a jubilant celebration!

'Twas the night before Christmas aboard the Black Sark, Not a creature was stirrin', not even a shark Come aboard, young mateys, for a humorous, colorful, and thoroughly piratical retelling of "The Night Before Christmas " On a ship of mischievous brigands--who have visions of treasure chests, not sugar plums, dancing in their heads--you wouldn't expect a visit from jolly St. Nick. Instead, here comes Sir Peggedy, with his peg leg and hook arm, cracking his whip and driving eight giant seahorses: Salty, Scurvy, Sinbad, Mollie, Cutthroat, Cross-Eyes, Roger, and Jolly. But even buccaneers can catch the holiday spirit ... Philip Yates's rollicking rhymes and Sebasti Serra's sprightly, fun-filled pictures turn Clement C. Moore's Christmas perennial into a jubilant celebration.

The night before Christmas from a pirate's perspective.

"A Notable New Holiday Family Classic"Offering bar none the liveliest and most learned voyage of the holiday season, Pirate Night Before Christmas by writer, television travel host, and honorary mayor of Key West Sammie Mays is an unforgettable rhyming book-length poem for all ages. Penned in an authentic pirate vernacular to the cadence of The Night Before Christmas, families will revel in the fun rum-cake run of spirited Ol' White Beard. Not to be confused with Blue Beard, Black Beard, or even Red Beard, Ol' White Beard rides behind his unbridled team of beluga whales over the seven seas making merry all the way. Narrated by the captain of buccaneer ship Black Grouse, this epic scallywagging tale shows what happens to those forced to walk the plank in order to get a few holiday treasures as readers ultimately discover the plight of three hundred critically endangered white whales of the Alaskan Cook Inlet."The humorous antics of Ole White Beard provide a wonderful opportunity to begin a new family read-aloud tradition just as treasured as those shared in times past."-Patti Fritchie, Ph.D. Reading Specialist"A marvelous flight of pirate fancy for a noble purpose."-Sir Peter Anderson Secretary General, Conch Republic"The next great holiday family classic. Aye, 'tis pirate treasure for sure!"-Master at Arms Pickering The Pirates of the Treasure Coast

Ahoy mateysNChristmas is coming and even pirates celebrate the holiday! This follow-up to the hugely popular "A Pirate's Night Before Christmas" offers a witty re-imagining of "The Twelve Days of Christmas"Nwith a sly buccaneer twist. Full color.

Night before Christmas and quite unexpectedly the pirates get a visit from someone wonderful!

Celebrate the wonder and joy of Christmas Eve in this gorgeously illustrated picture book of the classic rhyme! With glorious illustrations by Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Roger Duvoisin, this edition of Clement C. Moore's "The Night Before Christmas" is a perfect holiday read-aloud for families. And with a tall, narrow size, it's also just right for tucking into a Christmas stocking, making it a wonderful holiday gift. Available for the first time in decades, this book is a true Christmas treasure!