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Pirates in Pyjamas

By Caroline Crowe

What happens when fearsome pirates swap their cutlasses for pyjamas and pillow fights?

hilarious vibrant engaging

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.84

From 25 readers

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

Children enjoy the funny rhymes, colourful illustrations and silly variety of pirate pyjamas. They especially like the bubble baths, pillow fights and cheeky jokes, which make the story feel playful and exciting.

What does the Pageticker team say about Pirates in Pyjamas?

Pirates in Pyjamas turns the bedtime routine into a riotous shipboard party, complete with bubble baths, outrageous nightwear and pillow-fight mischief. Caroline Crowe's bouncy rhymes and Tom Knight's bright, joke-filled illustrations make this a strong read-aloud for pirate fans aged roughly 3–6, although its energetic antics may need following with a calmer story before lights out.

Genres

Humour Poetry/Verse

What is Pirates in Pyjamas about?

Join Captain Grotbeard and his lively crew aboard the Leaky Parrot as they revel in bubble baths, jazzy pyjamas, and spirited pillow fights. This delightful rhyming tale, brought to life with vibrant illustrations, transforms bedtime into an exciting adventure. Perfect for young readers who dream of pirate escapades, 'Pirates in Pyjamas' promises laughter and a cosy ending that will make bedtime the highlight of the day.

About the author

Caroline Crowe is a children’s author who loves writing fun and heart-warming stories. She is best known for her popular books like 'Pirates in Pyjamas' and 'Tiny Tantrum'. Caroline enjoys dreaming up adventures that make children smile, and she hopes her stories inspire young readers to use their imagination and have lots of fun.

Discussion ideas around Pirates in Pyjamas

Pirate pyjamas: Which pirate's pyjamas do you like best, and what do they tell you about that pirate's personality?

Bedtime adventures: How does the crew make ordinary bedtime feel like an exciting adventure?

Silly surprises: Which funny detail in the pictures or rhymes makes you laugh, and why do you think it is funny?

A different kind of pirate: What does this story show about pirates that is different from the usual pirate stories?

Your perfect bedtime: If you were part of the crew, what would you add to their bedtime routine?

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2015

First published

2015

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