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Description
The book is about Mr. and Mrs. Grinling, the lighthouse keeper and his wife, who host a fancy-dress party to celebrate the lighthouse's 200th birthday. The couple dresses as pirates for the occasion, but their celebration takes an unexpected turn when real pirates arrive at the party. The story follows the Grinlings as they discover whether these scurvy pirates are friends or foes, and unravels the mystery of what the pirates really want.
Quick Summary
The lighthouse is throwing a 200th birthday bash dressed as pirates, but the celebration takes a hilarious turn when actual pirates sail in, leaving everyone wondering if they're about to walk the plank or share cake. Kids will giggle at the wacky mix-up, root for the lighthouse keepers to figure out whether these scallywags are friendly foes or just confused party crashers, and delight in the surprising twist that turns a fancy-dress disaster into an unexpected friendship. If your kid loves the silly humor and surprise ending of "Pirates Love Underpants," they'll devour this lighthouse tale with the same gleeful anticipation. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders, especially fans of funny picture books with a dash of mystery and plenty of pirate-themed silliness.