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Pirateria: The Wonderful Plunderful Pirate Emporium
Visit this one-stop pirate shop for all your swashbuckling needs, from #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Calef Brown.
Are you a Privateer?
A Mutineer?
Or a happy-go-lucky Buccaneer?
Do you need top quality pirate gear?
Well never fear,
Pirateria is here!
Welcome to Pirateria, the most glorious pirate emporium on the seven seas! When pirates need superior wares for life at sea, they head on down to Pirateria, where they can find treasure chests (the very best), peg legs, planks, eye patches, head rags, vests, pantaloons—and even satchels and pouches for gems and doubloons—all at prices that can’t be beat. Creativity runs amok in this energetic, rhyming text full of beards and barnacles and plenty of pirate fun. Arrrr ya looking for a good price on big-buckle shoes—and a rollicking read-aloud about practical pirates? Look no further!
Are you a Privateer?
A Mutineer?
Or a happy-go-lucky Buccaneer?
Do you need top quality pirate gear?
Well never fear,
Pirateria is here!
Welcome to Pirateria, the most glorious pirate emporium on the seven seas! When pirates need superior wares for life at sea, they head on down to Pirateria, where they can find treasure chests (the very best), peg legs, planks, eye patches, head rags, vests, pantaloons—and even satchels and pouches for gems and doubloons—all at prices that can’t be beat. Creativity runs amok in this energetic, rhyming text full of beards and barnacles and plenty of pirate fun. Arrrr ya looking for a good price on big-buckle shoes—and a rollicking read-aloud about practical pirates? Look no further!
40 pages, Hardcover
First published July 10, 2012
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August 15, 2015
Sharp-eyed sea rovers
go overboard
for our sword selection.
Have you seen the new cutlasses?
Great for sticking into atlases
to mark a spot.
What else is hot?
Matching scimitar
and scabbard sets
for swashbucklers
and swashbucklerettes.
This book had so much potential and I think it fell just short of the mark.
It is about a Pirate Emporium and is basically an advertisement for said emporium.
THE GOOD:
1.) It's funny.
What be the cost of a grog thermos?
LOL
What about:
Any questions?
Our helpful sales staff may look like riffraff
and need a quick bath,
but despite being gruff
they know their stuff,
and all speak fluent pirate jargon.
At Pirateria
we put the "arg"
in "bargain"!
2.) Kids who are pirate obsessed will be happier than a pig in muck.
THE BAD:
1.) There is tons of advanced vocabulary in here. I am all for advanced vocabulary, and I love it. However, most children aren't going to know even a third of these words. Get ready to be questioned "What is that? What is that? What does that mean?" over and over and over again while reading this. You're warned.
2.) The rhymes are a bit awkward. While reading it out loud, I found myself pausing, trying to figure out how to say the words in some way resembling a rhythm. I wish it flowed a bit more naturally.
3.) Ugly pictures.
Tl;dr - A must for any pirate lover - and it's funny. However, there are challenges here. The vocabulary is excessive and adult read-out-louders are going to find themselves stumbling over the rhymes, which is not ideal. Read at your own risk, matey!
Ages 4 to 7.
Not available in Spanish.
go overboard
for our sword selection.
Have you seen the new cutlasses?
Great for sticking into atlases
to mark a spot.
What else is hot?
Matching scimitar
and scabbard sets
for swashbucklers
and swashbucklerettes.
This book had so much potential and I think it fell just short of the mark.
It is about a Pirate Emporium and is basically an advertisement for said emporium.
THE GOOD:
1.) It's funny.
What be the cost of a grog thermos?
LOL
What about:
Any questions?
Our helpful sales staff may look like riffraff
and need a quick bath,
but despite being gruff
they know their stuff,
and all speak fluent pirate jargon.
At Pirateria
we put the "arg"
in "bargain"!
2.) Kids who are pirate obsessed will be happier than a pig in muck.
THE BAD:
1.) There is tons of advanced vocabulary in here. I am all for advanced vocabulary, and I love it. However, most children aren't going to know even a third of these words. Get ready to be questioned "What is that? What is that? What does that mean?" over and over and over again while reading this. You're warned.
2.) The rhymes are a bit awkward. While reading it out loud, I found myself pausing, trying to figure out how to say the words in some way resembling a rhythm. I wish it flowed a bit more naturally.
3.) Ugly pictures.
Tl;dr - A must for any pirate lover - and it's funny. However, there are challenges here. The vocabulary is excessive and adult read-out-louders are going to find themselves stumbling over the rhymes, which is not ideal. Read at your own risk, matey!
Ages 4 to 7.
Not available in Spanish.
February 7, 2014
Both our 7 1/2 yr old daughter and 3 12 yr old son liked this book a lot. Our young boy particularly enjoyed it, but I think that was mainly due to my amazing pirate accent!
Here are the two things I appreciated most about this one.
1 - I love great art in a picture book and Mr. Brown has a fantastic, unique style which is pretty much perfect for this pirate book. There's plenty of diversity and fun details in his illustrations and each big double spread is a joy to study. Big pirates, short ones, tall ones, skinny ones, light ones, dark ones, skulls, parrots, treasure chests - there's eye-catching stuff everywhere!
2 - The book is written in rhyme and it is crafted extremely well. Writing in rhyme is difficult, no matter how easy Dr. Seuss makes it seem. And doing it so well that it's a blast to read aloud over and over - well that's a remarkable accomplishment. Bad rhyme just grates on the ears since reading it aloud is akin to scratching a record. No worries of that here as this book's thoughtfully placed text describes the ins and outs of what's on offer at the "Pirateria", a crazy store packed with all things pirate-ish. The rhyming text flows neatly and the rhythm varies just enough in all the right places to make it truly zing. Bear in mind that there's no true story here, just a rollicking description of this whimsical place. But the rhyme and the art go together oh-so-well to make this one a keeper!
Get your "Arrrrrs" on using your best pirate accent while you and your little ones have a super time with "Pirateria"!
Here are the two things I appreciated most about this one.
1 - I love great art in a picture book and Mr. Brown has a fantastic, unique style which is pretty much perfect for this pirate book. There's plenty of diversity and fun details in his illustrations and each big double spread is a joy to study. Big pirates, short ones, tall ones, skinny ones, light ones, dark ones, skulls, parrots, treasure chests - there's eye-catching stuff everywhere!
2 - The book is written in rhyme and it is crafted extremely well. Writing in rhyme is difficult, no matter how easy Dr. Seuss makes it seem. And doing it so well that it's a blast to read aloud over and over - well that's a remarkable accomplishment. Bad rhyme just grates on the ears since reading it aloud is akin to scratching a record. No worries of that here as this book's thoughtfully placed text describes the ins and outs of what's on offer at the "Pirateria", a crazy store packed with all things pirate-ish. The rhyming text flows neatly and the rhythm varies just enough in all the right places to make it truly zing. Bear in mind that there's no true story here, just a rollicking description of this whimsical place. But the rhyme and the art go together oh-so-well to make this one a keeper!
Get your "Arrrrrs" on using your best pirate accent while you and your little ones have a super time with "Pirateria"!
April 28, 2015
Catchy and rhyming and one thing all kids love, pirates! I have yet to meet a child who didn't like pirate stories. And this isn't just pirates, it's where they shop to get all their scary and sea tools. The colors are dark, which goes well with the most popular pirate stories and such I have seen and heard. I had fun reading this book to my son, but I do have to say that it is one of the few books he didn't want to read again. But he is only two so that might have a little to do with that, even though he loves books. The illustrations are pretty basic and child like, but with enough detail that it is fun to look at. I think maybe a few brighter colors would have been a good touch to keep kids interested, brightness attracts the eye. All in all, it was alright.
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April 21, 2021Brown presents a book-length advertisement for an imaginary emporium of all things pirate. Whether you need rags or
pantaloons, spinnakers or planks, you
can be sure to find them at Pirateria.
With specials like "buy one galleon,
get one free!" it's hard to imagine any
self-respecting buccaneer passing this
store by. Nonsense is the order of the
day, with silly wordplay ("at Pirateria
we put the 'arg' in 'bargain'!") and amusing rhymes ("our helpful sales
staff/ may look like riffraff/ and need
a quick bath, / but despite being gruff /
they know their stuff'). Disclaimers are
also sprinkled throughout: customers
are reminded that "pirates' lifetimes
may vary" and that "rescue [is] neither
implied nor guaranteed." Brown's distinctive acrylics, in all shades of greens
and blues, play well with the characters,
who are more Brooklyn hipster than
Barbary buccaneer. But that's most of
the fun here—the pokes at modern
hucksterism as well as the cultural fascination with pirates (don't forget Talk
like a Pirate Day on September 19). An
entertaining romp, even for landlubbers. ROBIN L. SMITH Lexile Level 300
pantaloons, spinnakers or planks, you
can be sure to find them at Pirateria.
With specials like "buy one galleon,
get one free!" it's hard to imagine any
self-respecting buccaneer passing this
store by. Nonsense is the order of the
day, with silly wordplay ("at Pirateria
we put the 'arg' in 'bargain'!") and amusing rhymes ("our helpful sales
staff/ may look like riffraff/ and need
a quick bath, / but despite being gruff /
they know their stuff'). Disclaimers are
also sprinkled throughout: customers
are reminded that "pirates' lifetimes
may vary" and that "rescue [is] neither
implied nor guaranteed." Brown's distinctive acrylics, in all shades of greens
and blues, play well with the characters,
who are more Brooklyn hipster than
Barbary buccaneer. But that's most of
the fun here—the pokes at modern
hucksterism as well as the cultural fascination with pirates (don't forget Talk
like a Pirate Day on September 19). An
entertaining romp, even for landlubbers. ROBIN L. SMITH Lexile Level 300
September 19, 2019
Where do pirates buy their cool accessories? The Pirateria, of course! In this rhyme, a pirate narrator lists and details all the wonderful things available in the shop. It's a silly list, with some excellent pirate vocabulary in there. While too long for the youngest set (and with too many new words, as well), it made a wonderful addition to my 2019 Pirate Day storytime with a little skipping around (each page is pretty much self-contained, so you can skip around the book with no problems!). I could see this working very well for a school-aged storytime.
September 20, 2017
I's a super store for pirates! A one stop shop for all privateers, mutineers, and buccaneers. Where else can you find treasure chests, head rags, vests, spinnakers, jibs, lime quinine, ditty bags, stripey shirts and eye-patches all under one roof? You'll find pirate lingo and rhymes all through the book. All in all, it's a fun book to read to pre-schoolers even if some of the language is a little over their head.
July 29, 2017
This is a great read aloud for pirate lovers! Lots of rhyming and pirate jargon. The illustrations are great (some quite amusing...like parrots with fake beards).
The only thing is that for a child to read it completely on their own, they must know cursive. There are only 2 pages with cursive writing so it is not a BIG deal but they will miss out on those pages.
The only thing is that for a child to read it completely on their own, they must know cursive. There are only 2 pages with cursive writing so it is not a BIG deal but they will miss out on those pages.
September 15, 2018
First and second graders loved this book when I read it as an SRP promotion. Silly yet informative. Lots of detail with the illustrations.
July 8, 2023
It's been awhile, but Calef Brown books are fun. This bit of rhyming, punning magic is about pirates. It's like a sales pitch for the Pirateria where a buccaneer can get all the pirate booty they desire. The rhymes are magic and the puns are perfection.
There really isn't a story. It's about the comedy. People who love words will enjoy this one, or word play. I think they use just about every pirate saying or paraphernalia one can think of. It sounds like a smelly place, not someplace to go in person, but to see it on TV would be pretty good.
There really isn't a story. It's about the comedy. People who love words will enjoy this one, or word play. I think they use just about every pirate saying or paraphernalia one can think of. It sounds like a smelly place, not someplace to go in person, but to see it on TV would be pretty good.
March 22, 2018
another book for boys to start reading.
May 19, 2018
The rhyming wasn't easy to follow. I wanted this to be a funny silly book to read with my son, just didn't work work out
September 19, 2018
I like it, but I felt like the words didn't suit storytime and could be a little too advanced for most readers. Only serious pirate lovers take notice.
October 3, 2018
This is an ode to the local Pirateria which has all your pirate needs. (It's like the IKEA of pirate stores.)
Illustrations are ok.
Illustrations are ok.
January 10, 2019
Cute, lots of fun words. A bit long.
February 24, 2019
Absolutely wonderful illustrations, VERY awkward rhyming text
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January 6, 2024 Lots of bigger words (nemesis, premises, campuses, rumpuses). Slightly darker illustrations, but big ones.
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September 9, 2012
Where do pirates get the latest fashion in hooks and eye patches? Where can they go to find the best cutlasses and scimitars? Why, Pirateria, of course! You’ll see pirates of all shapes and sizes trying on the latest “duds for saber clashers” and sneak attack disguises. Browse the aisles of this amazing store that puts the “arg” in “bargain.”
Brown’s rhyming text is humorous and clever, full of word play and pirate jargon sure to delight readers of all ages. The acrylic illustrations include witty details and pirates of both genders. Brown has a unique color palate that features lots of muddy greens and plumy purples. I also enjoy the endpapers, which shows more Pirateria wares rendered in light browns and yellows. Although the book lacks a plot, the pace of the text is brisk and readers will turn pages to find out what else this wonderful, plunderful pirate emporium sells.
Full Review at Picture-Book-a-Day: http://picturebookaday.blogspot.com/2...
Brown’s rhyming text is humorous and clever, full of word play and pirate jargon sure to delight readers of all ages. The acrylic illustrations include witty details and pirates of both genders. Brown has a unique color palate that features lots of muddy greens and plumy purples. I also enjoy the endpapers, which shows more Pirateria wares rendered in light browns and yellows. Although the book lacks a plot, the pace of the text is brisk and readers will turn pages to find out what else this wonderful, plunderful pirate emporium sells.
Full Review at Picture-Book-a-Day: http://picturebookaday.blogspot.com/2...
January 4, 2013
Learn how to talk like a pirate with this sea chanty advertisement in the form of a picture book. Pirateria: The Wonderful Plunderful Pirate Emporium features a diverse cast of swashbucklers, marketing everything a buccaneer needs- from eye patches to night classes. Early elementary school students will appreciate the whimsical rhymes while children in upper grades will recognize the satirical placement of sales jargon and disclaimers. Calef Brown’s corresponding illustrations juxtapose colorful layers of patchy gouache in the foreground against monochromatic acrylic outlines in the background to create intriguing perspective that encourages viewers to return and linger over the details. This book could easily become your child’s long-time favorite.
September 18, 2012
With rhyming text and detailed illustrations, this book worked with my young storytime audience in spite of some very sophisticated concepts and higher than usual vocabulary. Privateer, mutineer, buccaneer seeking top quality pirate gear...wow. The kids listened to every word, describing this "glorious pirate emporium" and all the gear and classes available as well as specials. There was even a page of pirates modeling the latest in eye patches which the audience enthusiastically counted. What a fun pirate read-aloud.
May 27, 2013
This is such a great concept--at least I thought so at first. Of course the trouble with a book that is written to be a pretend ad is that it reads like...an ad. The poetry can be a little forced at times. And it reminds me of Trader Joe's Fearless Flyer.
That being said, my 3 and 1/2 year old and 2 year old LOVE the pictures. They also like to put the ""ARG" in bargain!"
Not a family favorite, but surely worth a quick perusal at the library to see if your family would like it.
That being said, my 3 and 1/2 year old and 2 year old LOVE the pictures. They also like to put the ""ARG" in bargain!"
Not a family favorite, but surely worth a quick perusal at the library to see if your family would like it.
August 6, 2012
A rhyming tour through the one-stop pirate shop! Text is heavy with pirate lingo, which is this book's primary selling point. The illustrations are full color and resemble child drawings, which I think young readers will enjoy.
May be a good read aloud for early elementary grades. Recommended for priate gfans or Talk Like Pirate Day!
May be a good read aloud for early elementary grades. Recommended for priate gfans or Talk Like Pirate Day!
October 26, 2012
This is a really cute book about pirates and all the things you need to be a pirate which you can get at the pirate store! I think this is a great book for K-3. I think it is appealing because its a fun way to talk about the different things pirates need. I think this would be a fun book to have around Halloween!
March 30, 2013
We absolutely loved this book!! The illustrations are charming, quirky and detailed, lots of color and expression! It reads more like an ad or a comical catalogue of pirate goods than a story. Lots of stereotypical pirate language in unexpected spots, like the inside cover's "arrgyle sock sale" and "extra fine quinine." Loved, loved it!
February 24, 2016
If you are a pirate in need of pirate gear, Pirateria is the mall for you.
They will cater to your every need, including classes on how to be the best pirate you can possibly be.
I enjoyed this book so much. I find it funny because it reads like an ad but also has fun rhymes.
Of course at this time it's a bit much for my daughter but I hope to re-introduce it to her again in a year or so.
They will cater to your every need, including classes on how to be the best pirate you can possibly be.
I enjoyed this book so much. I find it funny because it reads like an ad but also has fun rhymes.
Of course at this time it's a bit much for my daughter but I hope to re-introduce it to her again in a year or so.
September 21, 2012
This book is so great. There are a lot of details that the author used to make it even more special. like 15 "aye-tems" or less. Some of the words might be hard to pronounce for beginning readers, but very enjoyable for an adult and child to share.
October 29, 2012
Three pages in and my 7-yr.-old listener was bored stiff. Muddy art with dim colors and a seriously monotonous text just kills this good idea of a pirate mall with pirate merchandise--poor delivery. Still, the rhymes are clever; the book's concept goes hand-in-hand with The Pirates! movie.
July 9, 2015
Pirateria is a rhyming picture book that's fun to read aloud and perform. It has no real plot-- it's more of a satire of advertisements. The rhyming scheme feels a little bit awkward at times. Nevertheless, it's still an entertaining read.
August 10, 2012
This one is way cute, fun, and both kids were drawn to it (even the cranky one who insisted he didn't want to read a book).
August 25, 2012
This would be fun for younger children and great as a read aloud story.
August 26, 2012
This is a great book for all phrases pirate turned into a great lyrical montage. I particularly like it since we have a pirate treasure theme in the school library this year.
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