How I Became a Pirate Hardcover – September 1, 2003 by Melinda Long (Author), David Shannon (Illustrator

Braid Beard's pirate crew invites Jeremy Jacob to join their voyage, as a pirate; he happily jumps on board ready for a pirate adventure. Ready to find buried treasure and sea chanteys,?  Jeremy Jacob embraces his new found pirate identity and attitude. He throws his food across the table and tosses his manners aside. He laughs off bedtime.  Until he finds out pirates don't receive bedtimes story. Will Jeremy continue to embrace the pirate life?
 Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator David Shannon teams up with  Melinda Long for a hilarious look at a pirate life.