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Captain Monty Takes the Plunge

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Monty the Malodorous is a daring pirate. He’s brave. He’s bold. He’s feared by all who sail the six or seven seas. But Monty has a secret: he can’t swim. He never goes into the ocean — and he never takes a bath. ?Real pirates don’t bathe. Yar-har-har!? he says. But things change when he meets a mermaid named Meg. ?Monty’s heart went ka-thunk. He tumbled head over boot heels in love.? And, at some point, when Meg’s life is put into peril, Monty realizes he is the only one who can jump into the ocean to save her. Monty is faced with a terrible quandary: is his love strong enough to triumph over his fear?

This is engaging, heartwarming and funny picture book tale is told with originality by Jennifer Mook-Sang. Children will love Monty the pirate (who’s in fact a dog!), and readers with their own fears of learning to swim will relate to his difficulties. Young children can also be delighted by the idea of not having to take a bath! The childlike style of Liz Starin’s illustrations add a freshness to the story, as does the non-conformist mermaid she’s created — perfect for her character. Meg is a voracious reader who knows all of the best fishing spots and teaches Monty how to set course by the constellations. This playful book is a superb choice for story time, reinforcing themes of self-discovery and personal development, in addition to character education lessons on courage.

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