Captain No Beard and the Aurora Borealis: A Captain No Beard Story By Carole P. Roman

Captain No Beard and his crew of loyal pirates heave anchor for another adventure, this time in the icy waters of the Arctic.

Captain No Beard's steering a course due north, sailing by the light of the North Star. Everyone on the crew wonders what the captain's up to, especially as he gets embarrassed when they ask.

When the captain finally admits his plan, the crew discovers he plans to steal the aurora borealis, the beautiful northern lights that brighten the arctic sky. They're all shocked. They may be pirates, but even they know stealing is bad. Besides, how can anyone steal the lights from the sky?

A charming, engaging tale about doing what's right, Captain No Beard and the Aurora Borealis is the latest installment in Carole P. Roman's award-winning pirate series. The first book, Captain No Beard—an Imaginary Tale of a Pirate's Life, received the Kirkus Reviews Best of 2012 award and the Star of Remarkable Achievement. The series presents real-life problems in an imaginary setting and encourages discussion with both parents and educators.

Top Reviews

"I love the fact that this book teaches that stealing is wrong. I also love the little tidbits of information about the Aurora Borealis." - Super Mommy to the Rescue

"Full color illustrations pop from the pages and emphasize each of the characters' personalities. The standout illustration is the double page spread that showcases the sky streaked in the beautiful colors of the Northern Lights with the Flying Dragon silhouetted on the horizon...It's a story that will shine bright in the minds of curious and adventure-loving readers." - Bianca Schulze, The Children's Book Revie

"If a children's book series makes it to its seventh installment, it must be doing something right. There is one stunning, outstanding image---a silhouette of  The Flying Dragon against a backdrop of a vibrant sky as the crew fully gazes upon the aurora borealis...This cute portrayal of an imaginative young ship captain and his crew inspires curiosity about the northern night sky." - Peter Dabbene, Foreword Review, Clarion Review

"The clever solution to Captain No Beard's dilemma is creative and fun, showing that sometimes you can get everything you want if you just take a moment to figure things out. The text is filled with the same cleverness that populates all the Captain No Beard books, and the intense loyalty of good friends is heartwarming, even as Roman teaches children about the boundaries of friendship... A fantastic addition to any young pirate's library." - Kirkus Reviews

"Roman has created an engaging story that perks children's interest in the world around them, exemplifies good choices, and encourages them to respond in a creative way." - Vera, Luxury Reading, blog

"Captain No Beard and the Aurora Borealis is a delightful book for young children, and I highly recommend it." - Mama Zen, The Zen of Motherhood, blog

"The cover is beautifully illustrated with the crew and their ship. Further gorgeous pictures are included throughout the book." - Debbie Douglas with Craig Douglas, What'sGoodToDo.co.uk

"Roman's books never disappoint and this would make a wonderful series to add to your home library. The illustrations tell the story as much as the words do with funny facial expressions and characterizations." - Stacie, Sincerely Stacie, blog

"A fantastic addition to any young pirate's library." - Kirkus Review

"This series takes you on adventures through your imagination, that teaches you lessons like stealing is wrong. I think younger children would benefit from reading this series." -  Betty Daley, Homeschool Review Crew (letsgetreal2016.blogspot.com)

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