The Children’s Book Review | November 22, 2014
About the Captain No Beard Series
Captain No Beard: An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate’s Life
Captain No Beard and his pirate ship The Flying Dragon set sail for a voyage of the imagination with his fearless crew of four: First Mate Hallie, Mongo the Monkey, Linus the loudmouthed lion, and Fribbit the floppy frog. Normally a young boy named Alexander, his cousin Hallie, and three stuffed animals, once they board his bed their world is transformed into a magical vessel, sailing the seven seas on dangerous and exciting adventures! Captain No Beard – An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate’s Life named to Kirkus Reviews’ BEST OF 2012 for Children’s Indie Books, and garnered the star of remarkable merit! “Roman charms with an imaginative,whimsical picture book that will entertain even the oldest pirates.” Kirkus Review
Pepper Parrot’s Problem with Patience
The crew of the Flying Dragon are sailing again. This time, new crewmember, Pepper Parrot is having a hard time keeping up with the drills. Captain No Beard and his mates join together to help Pepper achieve her goals with patience and tolerance.
Stuck in the Doldrums: A Lesson in Sharing
When the wind stops blowing, Captain No Beard and his crew, including First Mate Hallie, Linus the Lion, Fribbet the Frog, Mongo the Monkey and Polly the Parrot, are stuck on a desert island. Maroon with nothing to do, they begin to play and enjoy themselves. However, Captain No Beard has other ideas, bossing his crew around and making playtime cheerless for everyone. Soon, Captain No Beard decides he has had enough and storms off. When his ship is attacked by a giant squid, he realizes he needs his crew more than ever. Captain No Beard and his crew show young readers that’s it’s important to cooperate and share your belongings. The crew teaches us that if you want to have friends, then you must be a friend too.
Strangers on the High Seas
Captain No Beard and the crew of the Flying Dragon welcome a new crew member, when Cabin Girl Cayla joins the ship. Responsible for his little sister, Captain No Beard is not very happy because he finds his newest charge a distraction. When faced with danger, the captain must find a way to escape. While learning valuable lessons about strangers, the crew realized not to judge somebody because they are young or small. Strength comes in all sizes!
The Treasure of Snake Island
After a fierce battle with a storm, the crew goes in search of treasure. Alexander, that is, Captain No Beard uses a map to locate it on the ominous sounding Snake Island. Bravely they dig until they find the best treasure ever!
The Crew Goes Coconuts
There is a storm brewing on the Flying Dragon, and it’s not about the weather. When the crew finds themselves parched and not enough juice to go around, blame falls on Matie the goat, Hallie’s friend. Divided, they square off, ready for a fight and Captain No Beard must teach his crew that not only is bullying wrong, they must learn to value and respect each and every member of the crew. Watch the crew of the Flying Dragon learn an important lesson about being a true friend.
Captain No Beard and the Aurora Borealis
Captain No Beard and his crew of loyal pirates heave anchor for another adventure, this time in the icy waters of the Arctic. Captain No Beard’s steering a course due north, sailing by the light of the North Star. Everyone on the crew wonders what the captain’s up to, especially as he gets embarrassed when they ask. When the captain finally admits his plan, the crew discovers he plans to steal the aurora borealis, the beautiful northern lights that brighten the arctic sky. They’re all shocked. They may be pirates, but even they know stealing is bad. Besides, how can anyone steal the lights from the sky? A charming, engaging tale about doing what’s right, Captain No Beard and the Aurora Borealis is the latest installment in Carole P. Roman’s award-winning pirate series. The first book, Captain No Beard—an Imaginary Tale of a Pirate’s Life, received the Kirkus Reviews Best of 2012 award and the Star of Remarkable Achievement. The series presents real-life problems in an imaginary setting and encourages discussion with both parents and educators.
About the Author
Award-winning author Carole P. Roman has added another adventure for the crew of the Flying Dragon in her best selling adventure series Captain No Beard. The successful series has won several awards and has been embraced by children as well as parents. Her other series, “If You Were Me and Lived in…” has won the Pinnacle Award for Best in Children’s non-fiction for 2012. Roman lives on Long Island with her husband and near her children and grandchildren.
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35 Comments
I think it is important to read together because it is a non threatening way to spend time together
It’s a great way to get kids to read on their own too.
love this author! I would love to read and review these with my niece and nephews.
Reading is important to children because it makes them into the person they will become. 🙂
I have always read with my 7.I think books like this are so important. It’s teaching them at the same time it entertains them.Reading together also puts you right there if they have questions about something particular. Thanks for the amazing opportunity.
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I think its a bonding thing. The parents know what the children like to read and can answer questions about the books
It’s a great way for them to learn
It’s a great way to spend time together
It encourages a lifelong love of reading.
I think it is critical to read to young children, so they can discover the love of books. It’s one of the greatest gifts any parent or relative can give to the children in their lives. The love of reading is instilled at an early age and opens up doors for the child’s entire lifetime.
Great way to spend time together and help children learn
I start reading to the children very young. As they get older will pick the books they want us to read together. This is quality time with the children.
A love of reading is so important to our appreciation of the world and all it’s riches. We can travel anywhere in our books, we can learn about other cultures and appreciate other views of life and living. My daughter never cared to read for pleasure, but my granddaughter loves her books and is a great reader and it fills my heart with joy.
as a special education teacher, i know just how imperative it is for a child to learn and enjoy reading…..thank you!
The oldest of my grandbabies just turned 8 and she has started reading chapter books. She also reads to her brother and sister.
it helps them bond
I have a few of these books already and they are great for discussion it has started a few conversations with my son.
it’s fun
I think reading with your children creates a good bond and instills confidence in them.
I think the illustrations in these books are just wonderful.
Reading with your children is essential in my family because I love to read and I want my children to also love to read. I buy many books and strew them throughout the house so something will interest them. I feel you can learn more through reading than any other way. It opens the mind to new ideas and thoughts.
So many reasons! It’s bonding, it helps promote communication, independent thinking, imagination, creativity. It can help establish a love for books, reading and learning! …
Such a great series…thanks for the opportunity to win.
When you read with your child you can feel their anticipation, their curiosity and togetherness plain and simple. We rush around doing the daily grinds but sometimes the simple things in life is most needed to bring a family together, sitting down and reading a book. Plus technology gadgets gets in the way, reading soothes the soul.
these are beautifully written and illustrated, I appreciate this series and how well our grand children relate to this stories
Its an important part of family time in our house to read together every night. It brings us closer while encouraging the boys to read more.
LUUUVVV Captain No Beard
When my son was little I always read to him. Then has he got into school, I had him read to me. Now, with him grown, I read to my great-nephew that I babysit. I think the key to getting a child to develop a love of reading is finding out what captures their imagination. My son hated the reading assigned in school, I figured out that it was because he could read above that level and it bored him. The teacher was great and worked with us so that he could do the assigned work but still read harder stories. Read to children when they’re young and develop a lifetime of love for books!
Reading is the fundamental block to learning and exposing a child to a world of knowledge Reading to nand with your child helps them develop a love of reading
I can’t pin and I can’t tweet,
but your books just can’t beat.
What ever happened to beaten, anyway. No one uses it anymore.
Oh shoot, I left out the BE…insert between can’t and beat 🙂
The best quality and bonding time it reading together with your kids!
Merry Christmas to everyone at TCBR and a Happy New Year
Today, parents are so busy with life that conversations around the dinner table just don’t happen. Making time to read with, and to, children gives a new opportunity to make real world connections, share memories, and just cuddle. As the first teachers, parents who share a love of reading with their children are helping to build lifelong readers.
I’d love to read this book to my grands.