Brandon Sets Sail - A Story about Sharing Success, by Elton and Brandon Dean (Big Paw Publishing, 36pp, ages 4-8, 2024, $14.99 PB) Reviewed by Skye Anderson
Young Brandon sets sail with his crew, a couple of treasure-hunting buddies, to follow a treasure map indicating where a treasure is buried. Along the way he, Captain Brandon, learns how to get what he wants by being nice to his friends, a parrot, and an octopus. When we help others, they, in turn help us.
When our intrepid heroes reach the last X on the map, they are temporarily stumped (again) until they work together - and taking turns can be considered helping others. And the surprising final sentence is worth all the treasure in the world!
Bonus
In this little book written y a 7-year-old and his dad, there are plenty of opportunities in Brandon Sets Sail to discuss the value of helping others, as well as never giving up.
With a page of Parody's Pirate Puns (Parody is the parrot) and a 'map' of their ship, the Goldhopper, with parts labelled, this book is a fun addition to your little one's little library.
Q: What's a pirate's favorite sandwich?
A: Peanut butter and jellyfish!
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