Other editions of book Roger, the Jolly Pirate

Roger is a lousy pirate. In fact, whenever there is any real pirating to do, the other pirates scowl and send him away. Roger wishes he could think of something – anything – that would prove he is a good pirate. So when, in the middle of a great battle, Roger has a jolly idea, no–one – not even Roger himself – has a clue that he will soon change the face of pirating forever! This is the first picture book both written and illustrated by Brett Helquist, who is best known for his drawings in Lemony Snicket's bestselling A Series of Unfortunate Events. Here, his full–colour spreads capture fierce battles, magnificent ships, and the warmth and humour of one very unusual pirate. Ages 4–7

Jolly Roger was a lousy pirate. Whenever there was any real pirating to be done, the other pirates scowled and sent him away. Jolly Roger often wished he could think of something -- anything -- that would make the other pirates like him. Then one day, in the middle of a great battle, Jolly Roger had a wonderful idea . . . and pirate ships would never be the same again!

Before anyone had heard of Black Beard, Long John Silver, or Calico Jack, there was a pirate named Roger. He was a lousy pirate. He couldn t tell the starboard from the larboard, the windward from the leeward, or the mizzen from the main. This is the story of this pirate and his ship, the Jolly Roger, and how he tried to fight off an attack from other pirates. One day, when his shipmates were in grave danger, Roger was sent below decks. He wanted to help his fellow pirates and make them like him, so he decided to bake a cake when . . . . Includes the words and music for ''The Ballad of Jolly Roger.''