Children’s Book Review: Captain No Beard

Have you ever wanted to take an adventure on the high seas and experience a Pirate’s life? Well, now you can! As you read the children’s book Captain No Beard: An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate’s Life by Carole P. Roman, you experience a thrilling day in the life of Captain No Beard and his trusty crew. The crew is said to be his “hearty bunch of mates” consisting of fun loving Captain No Beard (aka Alexander), First Mate (and cousin) Hallie, and an assortment of stuffed animal friends brought to life.

The story takes you through rocky waters, brewing storms and a meeting with enchanted mermaids. As Captain No Beard and his trusty First Mate learn to overcome the obstacles that come their way, Captain No Beard often comments that “Being a captain is hard work”.

My kids loved shouting “Shiver Me Timbers”  and “Swab the Deck” along with the crew. The story of Captain No Beard and his crew is exciting, engaging and lots of fun! The bold, colorful pictures enhance the experience of the pirate adventure that Roman takes you on from the moment you begin reading until the very end of the story.

About the Author: Carole P. Roman is former teacher turned businesswoman. She has successfully run a business with her husband that employs close to five hundred people. Her most favorite job is being grandmother to her two fairly new grandchildren and her most favorite occupation has always been sitting in that big, cozy armchair next to a bed, reading a great story to someone she loves. Being with her grandchildren has awoken her spirit of the absurd as she goes on daily adventures with them to outer space, fashion shows under the sea, and of course, always back in time for dinner. Roman has two wonderful sons and hit the jackpot in the daughter-in-law department. She currently lives on Long Island with her husband of thirty-four years.