This beautifully illustrated book is the first in a series of classic narrative style poetry books. It is a joy to read for youngsters of all ages as well as the young at heart . Children will love the whimsical illustrations of mermaids and pirates as well as the sing song rhyming of the poetry. Older kids will appreciate the Captain Claire inside view underlying cool subject matter as well as the life lessons that are the subtext of all the books in this series. Readers will appreciate the insights into local geography, history, and mythologies of South East Asia. The completed series will...