My Dad Thinks He's a Pirate - by Katrina Germein (Hardcover)

About the Book

Captain Dad and his crew are having a day at the beach, and of course Dad is bringing his treasure trove of jokes. Whether it's a ship he bought on sail or an earring that costs one buccaneer, a day with Dad is shore to be hilarious! At least he seems to think so.

Book Synopsis

Why are Dad's pirate jokes funny? Because they arrr in this pun-filled, giggle-worthy tribute to the paternal comedians among us.

Captain Dad and his crew are having a day at the ocean, and of course Dad is bringing his treasure chest of jokes. Aye-aye, you say? Just one eye, Dad corrects, pointing to his patch. Why does he like to eat on the beach? Because of the sand-which-is there, he explains. Whether it's a ship he bought on sail or an earring that costs one buccaneer, a day with Dad is shore to be hilarious. At least he seems to think so!

Review Quotes

When buried treasure appears, the text momentarily turns sentimental before quickly reviving its overall tone of lighthearted silliness. . . Yo-ho-ho! A hilarious read for jokesters and lovers of all things pirate.
--Kirkus Reviews

With its bounty of groan-worthy dad jokes, this seafaring scenario will make a splash for fans of pirates and puns alike.
--Booklist

About the Author

Katrina Germein is an award-winning picture book author. She is the author of My Dad Thinks He's Funny, also illustrated by Tom Jellett. When she's not writing, she loves swimming in the ocean with her three children. She lives in Australia.

Tom Jellett is an illustrator whose work has appeared in several books as well as in the Australian and the Daily Telegraph (Australia). He lives in Australia.