James Cottell

Where’s the Pirate?

An Arr-mazing Search Book

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Imprint: Buster Books

Publication date: 05/06/2025

ISBN: 9781837250509

Age: 5-7 years

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Activity & Puzzles

Binding: Paperback

Size: 280 x 216 mm

Extent: 48 pages

Illustration: Full colour

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

All aboard for a swashbuckling adventure in this thrilling pirate search-and-find activity book for kids!

Bursting with colourful, friendly scenes and packed full of fascinating pirate facts, this book takes young readers on an exhilarating voyage across the high seas. From tropical beaches and palm trees to hidden coves, treasure hunts and the Captain’s secret study, every page is filled with exciting details just waiting to be discovered.

Children will love spotting over 140 hidden objects across 18 vibrant scenes – from glittering diamonds in the treasure cave to shiny telescopes and secret treasure maps scattered on the ship’s deck. Along the way, they’ll learn fun facts about pirates, ships, parrots and the legends of buried treasure.

Illustrated in a bright and humorous style by James Cottell, this book offers hours of entertainment while encouraging observation skills, curiosity and imagination. Whether at home or on the go, it's the perfect gift for inquisitive kids who dream of pirate adventures and exploring distant shores. Get ready to search, find and uncover the secrets of the seven seas!

Also available in the series:
9781780556994 Where's the Dinosaur?
9781916763197 Where’s the Digger?

Sales points:

  • The next title in the series after the hugely successful Where’s the Dinosaur? (over 100,000 copies sold in the UK alone) and Where’s the Digger? (published July 2024), using the same humorous illustrator

  • An interactive and engaging young introduction to the world of pirates, perfect for Key Stage 1 (ages 5–7)

  • Pirates remain a permanently popular subject for all children

  • Each search item is accompanied by a fact about it, meaning children can learn while having fun

  • Featuring over 140 things to spot, with all the answers at the back of the book

About the Author:

James Cottell

James graduated from Falmouth University with a BA (Hons) in Illustration in 2007. James creates his humorous, detailed cartoon illustrations using dip pen, ink, watercolour, pencils, elements of digital colour and a cheeky sense of humour. He has a real strength for observation, characterisation and a strong use of line. He loves illustrating animals, especially dinosaurs! Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @jamescottell.

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