Pirates Love Underpants

What do our readers think of Pirates Love Underpants? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children usually find the silly underpants jokes, colourful pictures and lively rhymes very funny, and many enjoy spotting extra details in the illustrations. Some children think the story is too short or that a few of the rhymes are less clever than the jokes.

What does the Pageticker team say about Pirates Love Underpants?

We love the book’s bouncy rhymes, bright illustrations and wonderfully silly combination of pirates, treasure and underpants. It is a lively read-aloud for young children who enjoy comic adventure and spotting funny details in the pictures, although its cheeky toilet humour may not suit every family.

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What is Pirates Love Underpants about?

Join the Pants Pirates on a rollicking adventure as they set sail aboard the Black Bloomer in search of the legendary Pants of Gold. Navigating past sharks in fancy underpants and through gurgling swamps, they face thrilling challenges to claim the ultimate treasure. This laugh-out-loud tale is brimming with humour, excitement, and, of course, underpants!

About the author

Claire Freedman is a bestselling children’s author best known for her funny and much-loved ‘Aliens Love Underpants’ books. She enjoys creating stories full of silliness, adventure, and laughter. Claire loves animals and often finds inspiration for her stories from the world around her. She hopes her books help children discover the joy of reading.

Discussion ideas around Pirates Love Underpants

Silly surprises: Which underpants, pirate name or picture detail makes you laugh the most, and why?

The treasure hunt: What makes the Pants Pirates keep going when their journey becomes difficult?

Fair or unfair?: What do you think about the pirates trying to take treasure from another crew? What could they do instead?

A pirate adventure: If you joined the Pants Pirates, what job would you do on the Black Bloomer and what would you pack?

Words and pictures: How do the rhymes and colourful pictures make the adventure feel exciting and funny?