Rufus Goes to Sea

By Kim T. Griswell, Valeri Gorbachev (illustrator),

Book cover of Rufus Goes to Sea

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Ahoy-Pirate Pig on board! What does a book-loving pig like Rufus do when school's out for summer? He turns to his favourite stories for inspiration, of course! And before long, he's dreaming of days filled with adventure and nights under blankets of stars. It's the pirate life for him, matey.…

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1 author picked Rufus Goes to Sea as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Charlotte Gunnufson

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“Arrrh! No pigs on pirate ships!” growls Captain Wibblyshins when Rufus, a perky little pig with a backpack full of books, tries to board the Scurvy Dog. If you enjoy puns and fun-to-say phrases (like “pigs play on the poop deck” and “picnic in the crow’s nest”) as much as I do, you’re going to enjoy this book. Kids of all ages will root for Rufus as he creatively convinces everyone that he’s an excellent addition to the crew. Ink and watercolor illustrations are entertaining and endearing.

From Charlotte's list on perfectly piratey storytimes.