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The Man Whose Mother Was a Pirate
is a about a shy man with an office job takes two weeks leave to help his Mother relive her youth -as a Pirate!It is a bright and fun book full of characters that try to put him off setting sail. You'll have to check this one out to see if he finds his sea legs!
The Great Piratical Rumbustification
is a treat because it is also illustrated by Quentin Blake who also illustrated many of Roald Dahl's books. Pirate turned Babysitter, Orpheus Clinker, manages to turn his latest sitting job into an all out pirate party. Be sure to read this one out loud because it is one of the best examples of Ms. Mahy's fun alliteration that kids love.
The Horrendous Hullabaloo
switches the pirate theme up to show that not all pirates behave badly! Peregrine Pirate has left his aunt and parrot at home for the last time. He never takes them to his parties so Polly and his Aunt decide to through their own Parrot Pirate Party at homes. Oh no!
Our pirate fun this month continued with two cool projects: Frozen Gold Doubloons treats and Pirate Bath Treasure.
This a very simple treat the kids were able to make themselves. We mixed together:
- 4 Oz Container of Vanilla flavored Greek Yogurt
- 1 Mashed ripe banana
- 1 Tablespoon of Peanut or Almond Butter
Spoon the mixture into a ice cube tray and freeze until solid (approx 2-4 hrs). We love the Fred and Friends Have an Ice Day Icetray
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The bath time treasures I made for my little pirates can be used as body and hair wash!
Here's what you need!
1 Packet of Gelatin (2 1/2
teaspoons)
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 c kids’ shampoo and body wash (we used Sauve Kids Wash)
1/2 teaspoon cooking oil
Mixing bowl and spoon
Square plastic container to use
as a mold
Plastic knife
Directions
1. Prepare
the mold by greasing it with the vegetable oil
2. Pour
the hot water into the mixing bowl and add the gelatin.
3. Whip
the mixture quickly until the gelatin has dissolved.
4. Add
the shampoo and mix until completely combined.
5. Pour
the mixture into a container and place in the refrigerator for 4-5 hours.
6. When
the jelly is set, turn out onto a paper napkin and cut into a 1 inch cubes
7. Store
the cubes in the refrigerator until you are ready to use them.
I hope we inspired you to grab a pirate book or two and have some fun! Please take some time to look at all the other creative posts from the rest of the Poppins Book Nook bloggers this month!
