When I was a pirate captain, I was dashing and daring... or so I thought. Climb aboard for a rollicking voyage filled with red sails, rattling cannons, buried treasure, and a crew of the most unusual pirates ever to roam the seas. From snoring shipmates and buckled swords to runaway maps and biscuits harder than cement, life aboard this pirate ship is packed with mishaps, mayhem, and laughter. Told in lively rhyme and brought to life with richly detailed illustrations, When I Was a Pirate Captain is a joyful tale of adventure, imagination, and growing up. It celebrates the thrill of daring dreams while gently reminding us that some of the very best adventures are the ones we carry with us, long after the sails are lowered. Perfect for young readers and for sharing at bedtime, this is a pirate story with heart, humour, and a wink to the child still sailing inside us all. About the Author: Rob Morrison trained as a zoologist. He has been a TV science reporter on TV and radio for forty years, and written 54 books on science, many for children. He co-hosted the television program Curiosity Show , screened in 14 countries and now a hugely popular YouTube Channel. His memoir Curious Recollections records this ‘golden era’ of Australian TV. He has won two Eureka Prizes and many other national broadcasting and book awards and chaired various scientific organisations, including Adelaide and Monarto Zoos. He was the 2008 Senior Australian of the Year for South Australia.