This book contains eleven lively and original stories for children and teenagers. Each of the stories is based in a different part of the world. The stories provide valuable lessons for young people. In Curtis and the Ice-Cream the lessons of sharing and honesty are learned. Similarly, in Kit the Kite and The Rainbow who lost her colours the values of sharing and searching for perfection are emphasized. In The Parrot who found a Pirate readers will become aware of the flora and fauna of the Caribbean. Young readers will appreciate the importance of tolerance and friendship in The Butterfly and the Bat whilst overcoming fears and gaining courage is the message of Billy the Basketball. Some of the amusing and funny stories include The Snails go to school and Louise likes leaves. Humility and wisdom can be found in the final story- Choosing a King.

The Pirate Parrot Funny Adventure Children Story A Talking Parrot Leads Pirates on a Quest for More Than Gold The Pirate Parrot" is a whimsical adventure tale for children, filled with laughter and excitement. When a clever talking parrot joins a band of pirates, they embark on a quest for treasure, but soon discover that the true riches lie beyond gold. With witty banter and unexpected twists, this story takes readers on a thrilling journey where friendship and courage prove to be the greatest treasures of all

Join Ms. Booksy, Cool School's wonderfully magical and whimsical storyteller as she jumps into the story and tells the tale of Rapunzel! Cool School style! Can Rapunzel escape the tower? Does she meet a Prince and defeat the evil witch? Will she cut her beautiful hair? Let's find out! Ready? Wiggle, Snap, StoryTime!

Anchors away for an action-packed voyage with Pirate Pete and his mischievous, purple parrot. Pirate Pete sails the seven seas on the Jolly Crossbone. It would be the perfect life if not for his chatty parrot always getting him into trouble. When his ship is ambushed by marauding pirates, will Pete's parrot save the day, or make it much, much worse?

Polly the parrot is fed up of her tree. It's a life on the ocean she needs! For this she'll need a pet pirate, but finding the perfect one isn't easy. This picky parrot might just end up with more than she expected...

In the years around 1492, Moishe, a Bar Mitzvah boy, leaves home to join a ship's crew, where he meets Aaron, the polyglot parrot who becomes his near-constant companion. But Inquisition Spain is a dangerous time to be Jewish and Moishe joins a band of hidden Jews trying to preserve some forbidden books. He falls in love with a young woman, Sarah; though they are separated by circumstance, Moishe's wanderings are motivated as much by their connection as by his quest for loot and freedom. When all Jews are expelled from Spain, Moishe travels to the Caribbean with the ambitious Christopher Columbus, a self-made man who loves his creator. Moishe eventually becomes a pirate and seeks revenge on the Spanish while seeking the ultimate booty: the Fountain of Youth. Bestseller. Winner of the 2017 Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour. 2016.

Steeped in myth and magical realism, this story exposes the heartbreaking realities of Aboriginal life as indigenous tribes fight to protect their natural resources, sacred sites, and above all, their people.