My children (ages 8 and 9) both watch this and the other BBC Narnia videos time and time again. They never tire of them and neither do I. The moral tales that are included are wonderful "teachable moments" and the overall tone is intelligent as well as magical. I highly recommend the whole series.

This is a highly entertaining book, with loads of opportunities for grownups to really "ham it up" while reading to the wee pirates. The language is fun without going over into fresh. My kids were hooked right from the first sentence and delighted when the little pirates in training turned the tables on the big nasty pirates. The illustrations are wonderful, too. My boys, 6 and 5, couldn't wait to read the sequel!