Are pirates to be feared even when they’re bunnies? Well, it is apparently so, from this tale of the crew and life aboard The Salty Carrot where Barnacle Black Ear must deal with his disappointment at his son Henry’s love of books rather than loot.

Henry is ostracized by the crew due to his bibliophile ways and his father’s punishment does nothing to slake his thirst for books and knowledge, all of which becomes apparent (and very important) after a storm renders the Salty Carrot asunder and the bunnies overboard.

It is here that Henry’s love of books comes into play as he proves his worth to the Buccaneer Bunnies in ways they never imagined.

My daughter enjoyed the illustrations and laughed throughout as the dialog speaks to every parent’s inner pirate bunny. A well done tale.

Author: Carolyn Crimi, illustrated by John Manders
2005, Candlewick Press
36 pages


Recommended: Yes