X Marks the Spot: Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map by James Dean

CAPTAIN PETE LOOKS ACROSS CAT COVE.

IT'S BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR AN ADVENTURE.

Pete is all set to play pirate. His rigging is snapping in the breeze, and he's got his jolly crew of swabbies aboard. He's got the hat and the hook.

What else does a privateer need to take to the sea?

A pirate needs a plan. Then Pete spots a bird flying straight for a perch on the helm.

IT'S A PARROT! SHE GIVES CAPTAIN PETE A PIECE OF PAPER. IT'S A TREASURE MAP THAT ENDS WITH AN "X."

Hurray! Pete's ship sets sail with its Jolly Roger aloft for a valiant voyage. YO HO HO AND--

Ahoy! Avast, mateys! What's that ahead?

"IT'S A GIANT SQUID!" CRIES CALLIE.

Does Captain Pete rally the crew to grab their cutlasses? Does he order them to fire their cannons at the creature?

Nope! Pete pulls out his guitar and starts rockin' to the monster's beat, in James Dean's Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map (Harper Festival, 2017).

No sea monster could resist Pete's buccaneer beat, in Dean's latest tall tale of Pete the Cat which ends, not in a battle, but in beach music. Youngsters may be inspired to make up their own pirate game after this inexpensive paperback provides the summertime fantasy. And--stickers are included!