Pirates Don't Change Diapers
How I Became A Pirate Series
What’s inside...
When the pirate crew turns up at Jeremy Jacob's house and accidentally wakes his baby sister, that wee scallywag howls louder than a storm on the high seas. Sure, there's buried treasure to be found, but nobody's digging up anything until Bonney Anne quits her caterwauling. So, quicker than you can say 'scurvy dog,' Braid Beard and his swashbuckling pirates become . . . babysitters? Blimey! This hilarious companion to How I Became a Pirate reveals that minding the nursery can be even more terrifying than walking the plank--especially if you're a pirate.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-6
Length
44 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Jeremy Jacob
Captain Braid Beard
Bonney Anne
Discussion points
Why do you think the pirates needed help from Jeremy?
How did the pirates' visit change the day for Jeremy and his baby sister?
What would you do if pirates came to your house?
How do you think Jeremy felt when he was taking care of both the pirates and his baby sister?
Can you think of a time when you had to help out at home like Jeremy did?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine their own pirate adventure, asking questions about what tasks they would assign to the pirates.
Discuss the importance of responsibility and helping out around the house, connecting it to Jeremy's role in the story.
Ask your child to express how they felt about the interactions between Jeremy and the pirates, promoting empathy and understanding of character emotions.
Highlight the humorous elements of the story to keep the conversation light and engaging, ensuring your child connects fun with reading.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The main character, Jeremy Jacob, is tasked with watching his baby sibling while his parents are out, showcasing responsibility.
Real-World Application: Children can relate this to taking care of their own belongings or helping out with chores at home.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Jeremy Jacob and the pirates work together to calm the baby, demonstrating how teamwork can solve problems.
Real-World Application: Kids learn the importance of collaborating with others, whether in school projects or family activities.
Example Lesson: Adaptability
Explanation: The pirates, who are used to adventures, adapt to a domestic setting to help Jeremy Jacob, illustrating flexibility in new situations.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to adjust to new environments or changes in their routine with a positive attitude.
Example Lesson: Creative Problem Solving
Explanation: The characters use unconventional methods to entertain the baby, showing creativity in solving issues.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think creatively when faced with challenges, using their imagination to find solutions.
Example Lesson: Coping with Unexpected Situations
Explanation: The arrival of pirates during a babysitting session presents an unforeseen challenge, teaching kids to cope with surprises.
Real-World Application: It prepares children to remain calm and think clearly when unexpected events occur in their lives.