Edward and the Pirates Hardcover – Picture Book, April 1, 1997

I love this book! I teach kindergarten and they love this as much as I do‼️‼️ I have given this book as a present to numerous people-young and old-who also love it. The illustrations are beautiful! I highly recommend it‼️

This is my favorite David McPhail book--and he has a lot of fabulous books! The illustrations are first-rate, and the story is exciting enough for kids, and witty enough for adults. This is one you won't mind reading over and over.

"Over the top" is a perfect description of this book. Like "Mole Music", it is impossible to describe how perfect this book is - you just have to read the story. The perfection of McPhail's books goes beyond the story. The story is exciting, the pictures good. But it's also in the values that are reflected throughout the book that are actually incidental to the storyline. A strong woman character and a positive mother image. An equally admirable father and together they present a positive image of family. A strong, responsible, compassionate and incredibly imaginative child. An adventerousome, smart, caring BOY who loves to read. The perfection of McPhail's books also lie in what you don't find in them - you don't find the sexist or stereotyped images of either females or males; you don't find senseless violence or use of physical force as the only form of adventure; you don't find negative/pejorative stereotypes of the adults such as parents, teachers and other community members, that children encounter in their lives. McPhail has the creativity to present good stories without having to use negative stereotypes to make himself amusing or engaging. Our 2 1/2 year old son loved this book and we felt good about reading it to him, and we enjoyed it ourselves. It is also a good book for those concerned about the violence that children are exposed to in tv, movies and books. This story provides children with a broader look at how these types of characters can be used in imaginative play and gives more depth to understanding the characters (so perhaps playing pirates doesn't have to only be taking a stick, pretending it's a sword and hitting your friend with it.) The mother is also a great alternative to the sexist and weak portrayl of most female characters.

My boys love anything and everything pirates. This book was very cute. I love the adventurous and imaginative spirit. And it is a great nudge for budding readers. This is one you would read to your child if they are at the early stages of reading but it is a great message that being able to read can transport you into any world you choose at any time. Very cute.

Wonderful book for children to read themselves to be read to them. The illustrations draw you into the picture, where kids can find all kinds of characters. I will give this book as a gift to friends with children.

My boy is 5 and has loved this book for the last year and a half-adventure, literacy, and just a great all around a fun story! We checked it out at the library so many times, that I figured it was time to buy our own copy-well loved!

I am proud of my little boy's reading ability and got him this and a few other books a a reward. He loves it!

I love this book. Purchased for my son and then had to have it for my nephew. Edward helps the pirates because none of them can read. Makes the value of being able to read real for the younger set.

The cover was a little bent, but otherwise excellent!