Pirate soup

Come meet the most unusual babysitter you've ever seen, who also happens to be… the cook of a pirate ship! Not only that, but he brings with him a whole crew of unrestrained pirates who, for the sake of a boy and his sister, prepare to turn a perfectly ordinary evening into a crazy adventure. Time to make the famous pirate soup !

An adventure perfect for young and old, full of pirates, flying ships, piles of donuts and a soup with magical properties! With clever rhymes by inspirational storyteller Neil Gaiman and incomparable illustrations by the super-talented Chris Riddell, it's sure to become the picture book of the year!



They wrote about the book
In this epic adventure, a bunch of crazy pirates become unlikely babysitters, resulting in a night of chaos and adventure and a very strange soup, which the kids desperately try to avoid.
The Scotsman

Dive into it prepared for humor, adventure, fun and hard work. Cheerful, quirky, hilarious, this book is the perfect gift for yourself and any young reader.
Armadillo

Happy, witty, hilarious... One of the best illustrated adventures children could enjoy.
Armadillo Weekly

Delightful… Perfect for reading aloud. Riedel's predictably stunning illustrations are full of color and detail.
Booklist

A picture book with a wonderful, lively rhyme that is sure to delight young readers. The artwork is amazing, full of funny characters, detail and pirate fun.
Books for Keeps

A flying pirate ship, a shop with delicious donuts and a lively rhyme from Neil Gaiman (which you'll appreciate even more if you read it out loud). Pirate Soup is a wonderful book with stunning illustrations by former UK Children's Literature Ambassador Chris Riddell.
BookTrust

An exciting and unique picture book from a pair of inventive creators. What a matchmaking feast of rhyme and image! This pirate adventure breaks them! You must read it aloud, with all your theatrical talent, and cherish it like a stolen treasure!
LoveReading4Kids

The inspirational duo Gaiman-Ridel have done it again. Amazing measured story combined with amazing, elaborate images. I could look at them for hours. Perfect for reading aloud, but also for young readers, would-be pirates or not.
NetGalley Reviewer

Excellent... A feast for the eyes and the ears.
The i

Neil Gaiman is the closest thing to a rock star a children's book has: if you like fantasy, he's irresistible.
The Times

Printable activities and games are available for the book.

Main category: Children's books
Subcategory: Illustrated books
Book Series:
Book age category: For children from 4 years old
Book Series:
Form pages: 48
Dimensions: 23.7 x 30
Weight: 0
Cover Type: Hardcover
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