Bibliography
Florian, D. (2012). Shiver me timbers!: Pirate poems & paintings. Beach Lane Books.
ISBN 9781442413214
Plot Summary
Come aboard for some piratey fun! This book is filled with entertaining pirate poems that will get readers giggling and more! Meet some real pesky pirates and learn all their rules, piratey lingo and settling fights with duels. It doesn’t end there, as you can see, you’ll learn where they hide their treasure while at sea. They’re gruff, they’re rough, and carry a sword, make sure to read this book to find out what they hoard!
Critical Analysis
An entertaining collection of pirate poems, Douglas Florian assembles a variety of poems depicting the life of a pirate. Describing pirate dress, terminology, code of conduct, and more, Florian’s use of language and imagery to compose lively poems, keeps the reader laughing and engaged. In addition, Robert Neubecker’s bright, animated illustrations supply the reader with amusement as the chronicles of the life of a pirate are described. Young readers will want to read this poetry book again and again.
Review Excerpt(s)
It’s not a stretch to say that if Shel Silverstein himself were to have dabbled in the piratical he could not have come up with a better selection of scurvy doggerel than the delicious verses found here.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Kids, boys especially, will be charmed by these feisty poems.”—School Library Journal
Connections
For additional activities related to the book:
Create a spin wheel (circular paper divided into sections attached to another paper with a brad) of discussion topics related to the poetry book read. Spin the wheel and discuss with children the topic or aspect of poetry landed on relating it back to the book.
Have children try to mimic the poem they just read by creating one of their own. It can be on the same topic or a different topic. Have children try to use some of the same writing characteristics as those in the poem they read.
Other recommended books if you liked this one:
- The Pirate Jamboree by Mark Teague
- How to Be a Pirate (Little Golden Book) by Sue Fliess and Nikki Dyson
- We're Going on a Treasure Hunt by Kelly DiPucchio
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