Pearl Fairweather Pirate Captain

<p>Captain Pearl Fairweather is a brave fair and strong pirate captain. She and her diverse crew of twenty-four women sail the seven seas on the good ship Harmony looking only for adventure. All is well until the day Captain Sandy McCross sails into their lives and demands to take over Pearl’s ship!</p><p>This beautifully illustrated children's picture book explores crucial issues such as gender equality respect respectful relationships empowerment diversity leadership bullying behaviors self-esteem the prevention of violence and conflict resolution. The aim of this book is to empower young girls to be strong assertive self-confident and self-reliant and for boys to respect that empowerment and to embrace and value it. Boys can learn that their lives can be so much richer if they partner with girls on an even footing with each sex contributing their talents unreservedly. Captain Pearl Fairweather acts as a strong role model encouraging young girls to make their own choices and to follow their dreams. Just like Pearl young girls can be leaders and work confidently with their male peers to achieve so much in this world. This book includes comprehensive and supportive Discussion Questions.</p>