Learn the important value of being hopeful and confident about the future ! Fully illustrated Book, for ages 3-8 ” The Optimistic Pirate ” tells the story of Captain Jack , a pirate who lived in the Caribbean. He had a huge pirate ship with two masts, red sails and a black pirate flag. Henry was Captain Jack’s son. “Henry,” Captain Jack turned and said to Henry, who had just reached the age of eight. “You have always wanted to join me on an adventure. Since you are now eight years old, I give you permission to join me on my next adventure. We are going to journey to a treasure island and I will teach you the secrets of our pirate crew and how we go about finding treasures.” The only problem was that Henry did not believe that they would succeed. Henry’s Father, Captain Jack, teaches him the value of of being optimistic and confident about the future. Author Efrat Haddi is taking young children on a journey with Captain Jack and Henry while he learns a very important lesson. ” The Optimistic Pirate ” helps to teach children an important social skill that can make home life happier and school more successful. It also provides parents, teachers, and counselors with an entertaining way to teach children why they should be hopeful and confident about the future. This well-written and inspiring story, delivers easy-to-digest education complemented by vibrant, delightful illustrations This story may be ideal for reading to your kids at bedtime and enjoyable for the whole family as well! It is suitable as a read aloud book for preschoolers or a self-read book for older children.