Come meet the most unusual babysitter you have ever seen, who happens to be... the cook of a pirate ship! And not only that, but he brings along an entire crew of unruly pirates who are ready to turn an absolutely ordinary evening into a wild adventure for a boy and his sister. It's time to make the famous pirate soup!

An adventure perfect for both young and old, filled with pirates, flying ships, heaps of donuts, and a soup with magical properties! With clever rhymes from the inspired storyteller Neil Gaiman and unmatched illustrations by the super-talented Chris Riddell, this will surely become the illustrated book of the year!

Reviews for the book: In this rhymed adventure, a bunch of wildly crazy pirates become unlikely babysitters, resulting in a chaotic and adventurous night and a very strange soup that the kids desperately try to avoid. The Scotsman

Dive into it prepared for humor, adventure, joy, and mischief. Fun, quirky, and hilarious, this book is the perfect gift for yourself and any young reader. Armadillo

Joyful, rhymed, hilarious... One of the best illustrated adventures that children could enjoy. Armadillo Weekly

Delightful... Ideal for read-aloud. Riddell’s predictably stunning illustrations are filled with color and detail. Booklist

An illustrated book with wonderful, lively rhyme that is sure to thrill young readers. The illustrations are amazing, full of funny characters, detail, and pirate cheer. Books for Keeps

A flying pirate ship, a shop filled with delicious donuts, and lively rhyme from Neil Gaiman (which you will appreciate even more if you read it out loud). The Pirate Soup is a wonderful book with stunning illustrations by former Children's Laureate in the UK, Chris Riddell. BookTrust

A thrilling and unique illustrated book from a pair of imaginative creators. What a spirited feast of rhyme and imagery! This pirate adventure knocks it out of the park! You must read it aloud, putting all your theatrical talent into it, and love it like stolen treasure! LoveReading4Kids

The inspired duo Gaiman-Riddell has done it again. A stunning rhymed story combined with incredible, intricate images. I could look at them for hours. Ideal for read-aloud, but also for young readers, aspiring pirates or not. NetGalley Reviewer

Excellent... A feast for the eyes and ears. The i

Neil Gaiman is the closest thing to a rock star children's book has: if you like fantasy, he's irresistible. The Times

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