Ahoy!

<b>Join a child captain and parent first mate as they embark on a wild high seas adventure...all without leaving the living room! This imaginative romp of a picture book is filled with glorious illustrations from a beloved Caldecott Medalist and <i>New York Times</i> bestselling creator. <p/>A <i>HORN BOOK</i> AND <i>BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS</i> BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR</b> <p/>Raise the mainsail! <br>Batten the hatches! <br>It's time to set sail...on the couch! <p/>There's a storm coming and a child is ready to captain the ship. Make haste and climb aboard they call out to their parent before you're swept out to sea! <p/>Sea? What sea? The parent is only trying to vacuum the rug. But the child is adamant. It's not a rug--it's the ocean. And that broom? It's the ship's mast. Soon enough child and parent are <i>both </i>off on an imaginary nautical adventure! <p/>Here is a thoroughly engaging hilarious picture book that celebrates the joys of playing make-believe--and hanging out with a parent!