About this book

Pirates may fight and plunder booty. But when they do so, they are polite!

"Pirates are unruly and pirates love to fight, but pirates still say ‘please’ and ‘thanks’ ‘cause pirates are polite."

Are Pirates Polite? shows pirates’ rowdy activities and teaches manners lessons. These pirates remember to say "please" and "thank you." If pirates can be polite, surely young readers can, too!

Fun, rhyming text by Corinne Demas and Artemis Roehrig pairs pirates’ questionable activities with their lead-by-example lessons in manners. David Catrow’s humourous, zany illustrations depict the swashbuckling nature of the pirates. Follow along as pirates have fun on a pirate ship, divide up their treasure, and teach manners. Aargh!

Reviews

Praise for Pirates Go to School by Corinne Demas and illustrated by John Manders:
"The eager-to-learn pirates learn to clean up after their parrots and not to swear.... A humorous read." -- School Library Journal

Praise for Saying Goodbye to Lulu by Corinne Demas and illustrated by Ard Hoyt:
* "Demas uses sensory details to bring the story to life.... A sensitive, hopeful portrayal." -- Booklist, starred review

Praise for Max Spaniel: Funny Lunch by David Catrow:
"Catrow's watercolor illustrations are exuberant and clever, full of humorous details that kids will love to discover." -- School Library Journal

Praise for Monster Mash by David Catrow:
"Catrow has created a hilarious picture book with inventive illustrations. Electrifying pictures.... The artwork shows everything readers might think would frighten them in a humorous light." -- School Library Journal