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Cap'n Rex & His Clever Crew Hardcover – Picture Book, August 1, 2017

by Henry Herz (Author), Benjamin Schipper (Illustrator)
3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 19 ratings
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“With his emphasis on invention over brute force, Herz eloquently models positive attitudes for young readers. . . . The dinosaurs may be extinct but let’s hope dinosaur pirates keep on sailing for arr-ternity.” —Kirkus Reviews
Shiver me timbers! It's the DINOSAUR PIRATES!
Meet Captain Rex and his band of buccaneers. These dinosaur pirates sail the seven seas in search of buried treasure, but whenever they hit an obstacle—like a giant shark or pea-soup fog—the crew members are quick to say they can’t overcome. To this, Captain Rex just glares with teeth bared and says, “CAN’T YE?” And, somehow, the crew always comes up with a clever solution.
A delightful story about using one’s creativity and individual strengths to solve problems. It will encourage kids everywhere to think and say, “I can!”
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  1. Reading age
    5 years and up
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Lexile measure
    AD450L
  5. Dimensions
    9.5 x 0.5 x 12 inches
  6. Publisher
    Union Square Kids
  7. Publication date
    August 1, 2017
  8. ISBN-10
    1454920882
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1454920885
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Is there room for one more piratical dinosaur tale on the seven seas? There be!

It takes daring to traverse the ocean waves. As Capt. Rex and his dinosaur pirates three (a pterosaur, a sauropod, and a ceratopsid) search for buried treasure, they are beset by toothy megalodons, thick fog, and volcanoes. However, each time his crew declares they cannot do something, the captain glares with teeth bared and murmurs, ‘Can’t ye?’ That kind of motivation can’t be denied, and the dinos go out of their way to think of clever solutions to their seemingly insurmountable obstacles. At last the treasure is uncovered, but when the captain fails to share it takes a carefully placed ‘CAN’T YE?’ from his crew to convince him of what’s right. With his emphasis on invention over brute force, Herz eloquently models positive attitudes for young readers. . . . The dinosaurs may be extinct but let’s hope dinosaur pirates keep on sailing for arr-ternity.“Is there room for one more piratical dinosaur tale on the seven seas? There be!

― Kirkus Reviews Published On: 2017-05-24

Cartoonish illustrations feature thick, solid colors and a mix of textures. The palette shifts according to the dinosaurs’ environment, which provides visual clues to the story’s progression. The crew demonstrates that they have learned the lessons well when they outsmart Rex at the end, making sure that he shares the treasure. The author includes a list of “piratey words” to be sure readers understand everything in the story and to possibly inspire them toward their own fantasy adventures. ― Booklist Published On: 2017-06-03

About the Author

Henry Herz has an engineering BS from Cornell, an engineering MS from George Washington University, and an MA from Georgetown University, none of which helps him write children's books. Nevertheless, his love of fantasy and science fiction inspired him to write the picture books Monster Goose Nursery Rhymes, When You Give an Imp a Penny, Mabel and the Queen of Dreams and Little Red Cuttlefish. He lives in San Diego with his wife and two coauthor sons, and enjoys eating Boston Creme Pie. For more information, visit henryherz.com.

Benjamin Schipper has created illustrations for Highlights for Kids, Knopf, Penguin Random House, Amplify, Chick-Fil-A, and Children's Theatre of Charlotte. He lives in Greenville, SC with his wife Karen and their little black dog Willow.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Union Square Kids; Illustrated edition (August 1, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1454920882
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1454920885
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 years and up
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD450L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.02 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.5 x 0.5 x 12 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 19 ratings

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Henry Herz writes fiction and creative nonfiction for children. He authored MONSTER GOOSE NURSERY RHYMES (Pelican, 2015; Best Picture Book at SoCal SCBWI Editor's Day), WHEN YOU GIVE AN IMP A PENNY (Pelican, 2016), MABEL AND THE QUEEN OF DREAMS (Schiffer, 2016; Finalist, Foreword Indies Best Picture Book), LITTLE RED CUTTLEFISH (Pelican, 2016), CAP'N REX & HIS CLEVER CREW (Sterling, 2017), GOOD EGG AND BAD APPLE (Schiffer, 2018), HOW THE SQUID GOT TWO LONG ARMS (Pelican, 2018), ALICE'S MAGIC GARDEN (Familius, 2018), TWO PIRATES + ONE ROBOT (Kane Miller, 2019), I AM SMOKE (Tilbury House, 2021).

His children's short stories have appeared in Highlights for Children, Ladybug Magazine, and elsewhere.

Henry edited three anthologies: BEYOND THE PALE (adult fantasy by Peter Beagle, Heather Brewer, Jim Butcher, Rachel Caine, Kami Garcia, Nancy Holder, Jane Yolen), COMING OF AGE (Albert Whitman & Co., MG #ownvoices), and THE HITHERTO SECRET EXPERIMENTS OF MARIE CURIE (Blackstone Publishing, YA horror by Mylo Carbia, Stacia Deutsch, Sarah Beth Durst, Alethea Kontis, Jonathan Maberry, Seanan McGuire, Scott Sigler). He is an editor for Running Wild Press.

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3.7 out of 5 stars
3.7 out of 5
19 global ratings

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Carol Maeder
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written!
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2017
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I bought the book for my 2 1/2 year old grandson. He patiently sat on my lap while I read the book to him. The illustrations are beautifully done as with all of the Herz books.
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Tonja Drecker
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun, quirky adventure
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2017
Dinosaurs set sail in a cute and quirky pirate adventure.

These dinosaurs are serious pirates, and they are ready to head into adventure. Dangers mount as they embark to find the buried treasure, but no matter how hard things get, these pirates are determined to make it through.

Dinosaurs meets pirates--a combination which is sure to make many young boys' hearts pound faster and their imaginations take flight. This isn't a serious book, but sets out on pure adventure and fun. The captain and his crew are as salty as pirates should be but still pack a ton of humor and silly fun. Blunders and troubles mark every step of their journey, and it's fun to see what happens to them on the next page.This is not an informative book in the sense that learning comes first. rather, this is a quirky adventure with a bit of pirating fun and a few things which can be learned along the way - the kind kids can take out and use to pretend they are pirates too.

The text is kept at a minimum and comes bright and bold when the situation demands it. Fun, pirate words and phrases are peppered in between the excitement and silliness, and just in case some of these terms aren't familiar, a glossary with definitions is hoisted on the last pages. The illustrations are simple and bring across the atmosphere well. Each hilarious event comes to life, insuring giggles and snorts. This is a lovely adventure, which sails off into goofiness with a crew one will either love or simply find odd. But it's a combination which is hard not to smile at and enjoy.

I received a complimentary copy and found it so funny and original that I wanted to leave my honest thoughts.
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C J Elliott
3.0 out of 5 stars Clever Pirate Prattle
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2017
Henry Herz has hit every boy-friendly point in this book -- dinosaur pirates? Shiver me timbers! As always, Herz's work is full of clever pirate prattle and quick-witted fun.
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Barney Scout Mann
5.0 out of 5 stars Kids love it!
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2020
Pirates, dinosaurs, adventure, big dollops of imagination and fair play--what's not to like about this great children's book. But most of all, it wasn't me that garnered the book a top review. It was our two-and-a-half-year-old grandson. He loves it. He uses the story as a launching pad for his imaginative play--hiding cardboard treasure, making the basement couch his ship, and his various animals play the part of the cap'n and the crew.
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Anon E Mouse
5.0 out of 5 stars Arr-some Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2017
Captain Rex and his fellow dinosaur buccaneers travel the Seven Seas with the goal of finding buried treasure, but they encounter massive problems along the way. Whenever the crew believes they're unable to surmount a difficult situation, the captain bares those sharp teeth of his and admonishes, "Can't ye?"

Shiver me timbers! With the captain's encouragement, it turns out the crew is gifted with some prehistoric problem-solving skills not usually associated with dinosaur brains. By the end of the journey the crew members' confidence and new attitude allows them to even outsmart the captain himself.

The story shows that a positive "can do" outlook gets the work done, even when encountering waves of bad luck. This rollicking adventure is sure to satisfy young swashbucklers and paleontologists. The illustrations are awash in a sea of beautiful colors which fit the story handsomely. Aye, this is a good read!

Note - I read an advance copy in exchange for an unbiased review.
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McM
5.0 out of 5 stars Who doesn't love dinosaurs? Or pirates
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2017
Who doesn't love dinosaurs? Or pirates? Well then both is twice the fun. As the dino-pirates encounter various obstacles - a Megalodon, dense fog, or an erupting volcano - a simple refrain ("Rex glared with teeth bared. "Can't ye?") spurs the buccaneers to figure out and use their own individual strengths and cooperation to successfully located a chest of treasure. It's a great mash-up of perennial favorites. I enjoyed the big, bold illustrations and the use of shortened names - Pat (for perhaps Apatosaurus), Terry (Pterodactyl) and Kyle (Ankylosaurus) - it makes it easier to read aloud. By not specifying the actual dinosaurs, Henry and Benjamin supply the dinosaur crazy kids an "inside" joke and perhaps spurs others to do some research. Though everyone knows who Rex is. The addition of a pirate glossary, seals the bargain.This book is a treasure of its own.
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Rachel
4.0 out of 5 stars beautifully illustrated book
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2017
This is a really cute children's book. I absolutely love the illustrations - they are well done, colorful, fun. The names of the characters are cute plays on their dinosaur types (like Pat for apatosaurus). I enjoyed the story of the dino pirate overcoming obstacles by thinking outside the box, and the theme of working as a team and being unselfish.

While the pirate jargon was kind of cool (I especially liked the glossary in the back) I wish it had been toned down a bit. The heavy jargon made it difficult to read aloud. The refrain "Can't ye" is fun, but I don't think using "ye" and the pirate language for everything else was necessary. Since I am reading aloud to my 1 year old, I fear he wouldn't understand; in fact, I didn't know some of it myself without the glossary.

I received a free copy in a giveaway. Simpler language would have made this a perfect children's book, one that I would gladly buy as a gift for others. As it is, I like the story and pictures and think it is a nice addition to my collection.
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