Occupy Pie

Photo Credit: Tom Haddon

On the Flying Dutchman Ship, there was a guy with his beard of tentacles called, Davey Jones. This pie dough crust shaped like an octopus reminds me of the movie, Pirates of the Caribbean.


This Friday is Pirate's Day. I was remembering awhile back with my post in 2011, International-talk-like-pirate-day. There was so much traffic to my site and the only thing I could figure out was that pirate books, puzzles, costumes and songs must be very popular on the west coast! How is it where you are? Do you have any special events going on or perhaps over the weekend for the special event?

Peek-a-Boo Heroes: Pirate Buy From Art.com

Well, this year I wanted to do something a little bit different. For Blue Monday, my daughter visited an aquarium in Maine and snatched this awesome photo of a seahorse. I love the glare and distortion in this shot and yet the seahorse remains the focal point. I LOVE to watch a seahorse glide through the water, similar to the way of a hummingbird... so graceful.

I chose this photo edit with a fire overlay and radiance for Mandarin Orange Monday.

I admit this octopus-looking pie is pretty creepy and you'll probably be running into all kinds of Halloween costumes with similar effects and maybe even Davey Jones but in a way the details provide such great artwork, don't you think?

I'm not really fond of these kind of things, a bit squeamish and on the sensitive side but having 4 grandsons has thrusted me into the boys world and oh, how these guys love to run around with an eyepatch and a rubber sword!

If you get a chance, stop by my Pirate Pinterest Board and enjoy this video of slides I made in 2010!

Books I Recommend:

Pirate Boy
Pirate Pete
How I Became a Pirate



Arghh!






“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis

Tony's On The Pier

Redondo Beach Restaurant

 "Tony's on the pier" is a wonderful restaurant, along with so many others that you will find in one location.  It is like a mini shopping mall, including a fish market with a tank full of crabs.
I just love seafood. How about you?  

I was visiting a cousin over the weekend and took this photo for Blue Monday.

Redondo Beach Harbor and Pier

Aside from restaurants and hotels, there is excellent fishing off the pier. I'm pretty sure in the state of California, a fishing license is not required to fish off the pier. The pier itself is so wide that it looks like a huge slab for a dance floor. You'll find jazz concerts held there during summer months. What does your pier like where you live? Ours is long and narrow with only one restaurant on the pier and a few around the harbor. 

For more photos, visit Mellow Yellow Monday

Portside Pirates: Barefoot Books Publishers

This paperback book and pirate activity sticker book,  is quite popular with my 3 grandsons. What I particularly like is that the stickers are reusable, so you will lots of activity time together. To see some pirate pictures and more information regarding the children's book, visit a former blog post, Childrens Books About Pirates

In 2010 I had a little time to experiment in iMovie on my computer. So I put together some slides and created the above video. I've got a grandson's birthday coming up in a few months so the pirate theme will be so much fun!


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“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis

International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Photo Credit: Vintage Teacher

Mellow Yellow Monday (I took this pic of a building. Reminds me of a pirates hang out.)

Talk Like a Pirate is a holiday! Barefoot Books has some great reading choices on children's books!

#1 Set sail with this band of buccaneers!

Sing-along high energy song. A must for every pre-school, daycare and kindergarten class; educational, too!

Port Side Pirates!

Travel the high seas with a lively band of buccaneers as they enjoy a melodic adventure aboard their galleon. Includes fun information about historical pirates, pirates around the world, and even a helpful chart naming the parts of a ship. Book with CD editions include song sung by Mark Collins.

Ages 3 to 7 years
Written By: Oscar Seaworthy
Illustrated By: Debbie Harter
Sung By: Mark Collins

Hardcover with CD $16.99 http://ladyd.barefootbooks.com

#2 Paperback Sticker Book $5.99

My grandsons love stickers. So much fun!

Get started on some piratical activities in this sea-based book. Puzzles, games, coloring, and word searches are supplemented by a full-spread sticker sheet, with reusable stickers.

Ages 3 to 7 years
Written By: Oscar Seaworthy
Illustrated By: Debbie Harter

#3 Paperback with Story CD $15.99

 I say,  these are great pirate stories from different countries. So much to learn!

Set sail with seven piratical tales brimming with adventure in this collection drawn from sources around the world. From mysterious and spooky to friendly and funny, the tales emphasize the qualities of bravery, imagination and compassion. Book with CD editions include stories read by Richard Hope.

Ages 4 to 9 years
Retold By: Richard Walker
Illustrated By: Olwyn Whelan
Narrated By: Richard Hope

Hardcover with Story CD $19.99 http://ladyd.barefootbooks.com

#4 Treasure Island: A Classic

#5 Pirate Pete

Other Barefoot Products

Pirates 100 Piece Puzzle $16.99

Raise the sails and stay the course with this colorful pirate ship puzzle. The 100 pieces come together to form a scene from The Barefoot Book of Pirates, and are stored in a colorful, keepsake tin box.

Ages 5 to 10 years
Illustrated By: Olwyn Whelan
Produced By: Mudpuppy Press

Little Pirates Gift Set

Set sail with this merry crew and enjoy all sorts of pirate fun with the hardcover edition of Port Side Pirates! with music CD, the paperback edition of Pirates Fun Activities and a Macaw Finger Puppet - all packaged in an eco-friendly, reusable green tote bag with gift tag.

Ages 3 to 7 years 

Finger Puppet $8.99

Teach this brightly colored parrot how to talk! This finger puppet is two and a half inches long and is sure to be a hit with younger fans of our pirate themed books.

Ages 3 to 8 years
Produced By: Folkmanis 

Here are some 'Pirate Jokes' for you to share on International Talk Like A Pirate Day.

Credit: Vintage Teacher

Q. How much does it cost a pirate to get earrings?
A. A Buccaneer! 

Q. What is a pirates favorite kind of cookie? 
A. Ships Ahoy! 

Q. What do pirates like to eat? 
A. BARRRRbecue! 

Q. Why are pirates so mean? 
A. I don't know, they just ARRRRe! 

Q. How much did the pirate pay for his peg leg and hook? 
A. An arm and a leg! 

Q. Why didn't the pirate get hungry on the desert island? 
A. Because of all the sand which is there! 

Q. Why do pirates carry a bar of soap? 
A. So, if they are shipwrecked they can wash themselves to shore! 

Q. What do you get when you cross a pie and a rat? 
A. A Pie Rat! 

Q. Why did the pirate's phone go beep, beep, beep? 
A. Because he left it off the hook! 

Q. What's a pirates favorite color? 
A. Depends on the pirate! 

Q:  Why does it take pirate's so long to learn the alphabet?

A:  Because they get stuck at "C"!

Q:  What is a pirate's girlfriend called?

A:  Peggy

Q:  Why couldn't the pirate play cards?

A:  He was setting on the deck.

Knock knock!  Who's there?  Turner.  Turner who?  Turner round there is a pirate behind you.

Q:  What hook can't you hang your clothes on?

A:  Captain Hook!

Q:  What is a pirate's favorite kind of music?

A:  Arrr and B!

Q:  What do you call a pirate with two arms and two legs?

A;  A rookie!

Q:  Why was the pirate drafted first into the NBA?

A:  He had an awesome hook shot!

Pirate Jokes are from Olive Kids.com and Party Ideas Parade.com

Pirate Theme Activities:

1. Hand Hooks, Eye Patches and Buccaneer Hats
http://stepbystepcc.com/pirate.html

2. Pirate Flag and Compass
http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/pirates.html

3. Over The Deep Blue Sea
http://answers.yahoo.com 

'OVER THE DEEP BLUE SEA''
When I was one I'd just begun, the day I went to sea :
I jumped aboard a pirate ship
And the Captain said to me,
"We're going this way, that way, forwards, backwards,
Over the Irish Sea.
A bottle of rum to warm me tum,
And that's the life for me,"
Da, da, da,da,
Da, da, da,

When I was two I lost my shoe the day I went to sea,
I jumped aboard a pirate ship
And the Captain said to me,
"We're going this way, that way, forwards, backwards,
Over the Irish Sea.
A bottle of rum to warm me tum,
And that's the life for me,"
Da, da, da,da,
Da, da, da,

When I was three I skinned my knee.....

When I was four I locked the door.....

When I was five I was just alive..........

When I was six I brought some sticks...

When I was seven I came from Devon....

When I was eight I was almost late.....

When I was nine I walked the line .......

When I was ten I started again, the day i went to sea,
I jumped aboard a pirate ship
And the Captain said to me,
"We're going this way, that way, forwards, backwards,
Over the Irish Sea.
A bottle of rum to warm me tum,
And that's the life for me,"
Da, da, da,da,
Da, da, da.........

(Instead of the rum part, we say "some chewing gum goes on my tongue)
Here are the actions:

When I was one (indicate number by raising finger(s) for each verse)
I'd just begun, the day I went to sea :
I jumped aboard a pirate ship ("jump" - whether standing or seated!)
And the Captain said to me,
"We're going this way, that way, forwards, backwards, (rock body to one side and then the other then forwards and backwards)
Over the Irish Sea (indicate "Over" motion with hand)
A bottle of rum to warm me tum, (take swig from imaginary bottle then rub stomach)
And that's the life for me," (slap thigh theatrically on the word "that's" as a pantomime Principal Boy would.)
Da, da, da,da,
Da, da, da,

Today’s pirates are going to use a treasure that’s buried deep inside–their voices! The tune is Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes. The last line of each verse can be adapted for lots of different pirate actions. Let the kids think of some, too.

Pirates sail on the deep blue sea, deep blue sea, deep blue sea.
Pirates sail on the deep blue sea.  Swab the deck.
Pirates sail on the deep blue sea, deep blue sea, deep blue sea.
Pirates sail on the deep blue sea.  Bury some treasure.
Pirates sail on the deep blue sea, deep blue sea, deep blue sea.
Pirates sail on the deep blue sea.  Hoist the Jolly Roger.
Pirates sail on the deep blue sea, deep blue sea, deep blue sea.
Pirates sail on the deep blue sea.  Walk the plank.
Songs are an effective tool for various skills including auditory memory, careful listening, vocabulary, rhythm, patterning, language, voice expression and more. Singing can help kids practice patience when having to wait or give them something to do rather than be bored. It’s a good strategy to use for self-regulation and can be calming or energizing. Open up the treasure trunk and let your voices shine. Credit: http://123kindergarten.com

 http://preschool.yakaberry.com/pirates.html



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Children's Books About Pirates!

Pirates seem to be very popular on the West Coast these days. In fact there’s even an International Talk Like a Pirate Day. In California, Legoland’s Pirate Shores area is composed of five pirate themed adventures with rides. Then in San Francisco, you’ll find The Pirate Shop carries an extensive array of essential pirate paraphernalia like various Jolly Roger flags, glass eyes, spyglasses and skeleton keys. 

“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”, the fourth installment of the ever popular Disney film series is due out in the summer of 2011. The famous pirate ship Black Pearl sailed from the Bahamas all the way to Hawaii because the next “Pirates of the Caribbean” series is being filmed in Oahu. Johnny Depp will continue his role as Jack Sparrow in the film “On Stranger Tides”. So along with Titanic and Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest grossed the most money in U.S. history with $1.07 Billion.

The original score of the 2003 film Pirates of The Caribbean was composed by Klaus Badelt. My students love to play The Curse of the Black Pearl on the piano, listening to those low bass tones. For Pirates of The Caribbean; Dead Man's Chest, Hans Zimmer’s soundtrack, listening to the pipe organ and other folksy tunes just might cause you to wear an eye patch and mount a parrot on your shoulder!
Pirate stories are full of famous pirates, like Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, and Jack Rackham. I would say that pirates in the entertainment field are very popular right now and of most interest.

If you have a 3 to 7 year old Pirate Wannabe who loves reading books, then I would like to recommend two special, quality children’s books to you.

First, Barefoot Books has published Portside Pirates by Oscar Seaworthy. (What a name, so appropriate for this subject.) The fun-loving music is worth the price of the book for its catchy tune on the CD. At the back of the book, you will find great information filled with interesting facts about famous pirates around the world and famous pirates in history. The vibrant illustrations, along with the sing-song story will really capture your imagination. The book is great for little buccaneers who love pirates but don't want anything too scary to read before bed. Portside Pirates

So, jump aboard and sing along with this courageous band of young buccaneers! After visiting Timbuktu, the crew cannot keep the Galleon from being blown off course. But don't fret, when the storm blows out, they find and explore a wreck filled with fun surprises.

Secondly, If You Want to be A Pirate by E.Winfield Scott is another great choice for children of all ages. The author, E. Winfield Scott, is a self-taught artist and developed “If You want To Be a Pirate” to the delight of the children at the community health fitness center where he works. Growing up as the son of a Marine Corp officer, he has lived all over the United States and Bavaria, Germany. He has been a positive influence with children in his work for many years. He currently resides in Colorado amidst the snow-crested Rocky Mountains where hiking, biking, and all things outdoors keep him fit and ever ready to create delightful stories.

 I met the author’s mother at a friend’s birthday party and she shared this wonderful hardcover children’s book with me. It is a delightful story and song that awaits you in this enchanting peek into the life of a Pirate! Inspired by rich illustrations and lively action, children will eagerly enter into the fun-filled world of E. Winfield Scott.

Set includes “Pirate Song” on CD along with the sheet music for the piano and guitar, just perfect for rowdy pirate sing-alongs! Set on the high seas of imagination, the CD is designed to go along with the rhyme and rhythm of the text.

“If you never ever brush your teeth,
or ever change your clothes;
and never ever take a bath,
and never blow your nose…
Then you can be a PIRATE!!
A Pirate just like ME”

(Sounds very typical of a pirates lifestyle. However, I found it to be true that only once in pirate history was someone made to walk the plank!)
If You Want to Be a Pirate

So when the music in the movie swells, it’s difficult to put in words what I feel and what affect it has on me. But with a swashbuckling “yo ho” swaying to the background music of the film, pirate books will continue to reveal great treasure to my grandsons and will certainly unleash the pirate in everyone. Arrrrrr! 
 With both children's books, I give ***** stars!



“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis



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