When I Was a Pirate

(Hardback)

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When I was a pirate, I woke up to whale song. A chorus of humpback, beluga and blue. They waved with their tails, as we sailed along. Back when I was a pirate, before I met you. Although these days Grandpa might prefer his rocking chair to climbing the rigging or hoisting the mainsail, he was once a swashbuckling pirate! As he tells his grandchildren tales of his piratical adventures on the high seas, their imagination takes them on an unforgettable journey. Treasure maps and sailing ships come to life in this heart-warming rhyming picture book about the surprising adventures of those you love. This is not only a story about pirates, but also family bonds and building memories.

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A touching tale of a grandparent rediscovering their sense of wonder and adventure through their grandchildren, lavishly illustrated with just the right amount of magic. -- David O'Connell, Author of The Chocolate Factory Ghost
Swashbuckling fun with a boatload of heart! * Becka Moor, Illustrator of Wigglesbottom Primary *
Nothing short of charming. -- Raisingsmallreaders on Instagram
A delicate and beautiful reminder of how much light and joy children bring. -- Teenyreaders on Instagram
Told in rhyming verse with illustrations in vivid colours, this is sure to be a hit! -- Thepicturebookconsultant on Instagram
Full of good times and mythical creatures will fill any child with wonder. -- storybook_mamma on Instagram
Vibrant and colourful. -- Thekidsbookstagrammer on Instagram
Each page is adorned with bold and vibrant colours depicting detailed seascapes, mystical beings and Jolly Roger sails. -- Raising_bookworms on Instagram
A beautiful, lyrical tale with the most stunning illustrations which compliment each other perfectly. -- Posies_Book_club on Instagram
A bright and beautiful rhyming book. -- Thewilsonsuk on Instagram
We love this heartwarming tale about intergenerational family bonds, building memories, and allowing the imagination to soar. -- @littlelibraryowl on Instagram
Totally immersive and truly ignites the imagination. -- @inclusive_childrens_books on Instagram
Radiates the warmth of intergenerational love -- Red Reading Hub
The illustrations in this are my favourite part, they are playful, colourful and have humour. -- @thepicturebookhut on Instagram
Very visually appealing -- @Kidsbookstolife on Instagram
A touching story about the importance of intergenerational relationships and how much they can benefit young and old alike. -- @bookishwaytoplay on Instagram
A magical journey full of adventure and imagination -- @books.on.a.piano on Instagram
It's a beautiful, colourful adventure book of tales about a grandpa who was a swashbuckling pirate. * @goodspacemamma_daysout *
Bold, detailed illustrations showcase wonderful scenes at sea and celebrate imaginative play. * @littlecubliteracy on Instagram *
Treasure maps and sailing ships come to life in this heart-warming rhyming picture book about the surprising adventures of those you love. * @betterreadskids on Instagram *
Tom's lyrical text has a rhythm of a traditional sea shanty, and you certainly feel lulled in the waves of his story. -- @busy_busy_learning on Instagram
The illustrations are gorgeous, so colourful, and vibrant. -- @ecocraftkids on Instagram

Author Bio

Tom Silson is a solicitor based in Manchester with a passion for children's books, rhyme and writing. When I was a Fairy grew from a conversation he had with his eldest daughter. Ewa Poklewska-Koziello an illustrator and architect from Poland, working from Sopot. She has illustrated many books for children and has a unique and playful style, perfect for fairies and pirates!