The Pirate Moms

K-Gr 2–“Billy’s family was not what you’d call ordinary” and sometimes he wished that they a little more normal, and little less fish-y. While other families have normal pets like dogs or cats, Billy’s has a squawking parrot named Birdbrain. When friends come over to play, his moms belt sea shanties and dance jigs. So when Billy’s pirate moms volunteer to chaperone his class’s maritime field trip, he pleads with them to be normal, even if it is just for one day. But when a sudden storm puts the class in danger, it turns out there’s no one better to save the day than a couple of fearless pirate moms. The vibrant illustrations, rendered in a rainbow-hued palette, keep the tone light, even in the face of peril. Perfect for pirate-themed story times or classroom read-alouds, this is a fun, affirming adventure that celebrates family in all of its forms. This lighthearted, sea-sprayed adventure is full of over-the-top humor and pirate lingo. Billy’s embarrassment will resonate with any child who has ever cringed at a parent’s antics, while the story subtly normalizes same-sex parenting without making it the focus.