I have not read this book since I was unable to open it. Therefore, I am unable to review this book. Based on the cover and title, I looked forward to reading this story with my son. I think it is something he would have enjoyed.

This story follows a stegosaurus, named Gary, who dreams of becoming a pirate. We follow his misadventures aboard a pirate ship. Overall, this was a mediocre book. I didn't necessarily hate anything about it but I also didn't really love anything about it either. I think kids will still probably like this just based on the fact that it has dinosaurs AND pirates.

I received an ARC Via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

I think kids will get a kick out of this book. What's not to love? Dinosaurs, pirates, plunder!
Somehow I imagined the dinosaur as a bad pirate, but he's more of a loveable and large misfit.
Still an attractive read for kids.

What a fun read! A funny story with great illustrations. I think little ones will really get a kick out of it. I like the question and answer element at the end.
I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A big thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. This is a children's book. A cute picture book with hidden answers to some fun questions. I wonder if pirates could swim? Can stegosaurus?

3.5 stars

It's hard to review, because the book was obviously designed to work primarily with a double page spread whereas the ebook version had pictures that were split over pages, resulting in a lot of flipping back and forth to read the text and then go back to see what it was referring to, and some slow scrolling on the tablet for some of them.

The almost-5yo was excited to see the title, but didn't seem as engaged as I had expected. Some of that is most likely the experiential issues (above) which distracted from the book's contents. The hidden trivia was hard to find, but as this is recommended for readers aged 4-7 I think the older crowd would have more fun and success looking.

Overall, a fun read once, but I don't think it'll be asked for again.

This was an entertaining read combining two childhood favorites: dinosaurs and pirates. This was a fun book to read as it mixed science and history together to teach about dinosaurs and pirates. In this book, Gary the Stegosaurus explains why his job as a pirate didn't work out. As he did so, the reader learned a few facts about stegosauruses as well as about pirates.

The art work was fun and entertaining. It also contained hidden information that the reader could use to answer trivia questions listed at end of the book.

I have a five year old who loves anything to do with pirates or dinosaurs. This book hits both for a win.

My students loved this book. They thought it was “fantastic”, “awesome”, “outstanding”, and “hilarious”. I would definitely put this in my classroom library. It was easy to read with a funny plot. My students enjoyed listening and had lots of ideas why the stegosaurus should not be a pirate!

The idea of this book is wonderful, but the layout and the storyline of this book are terrible. It did not entertain my 4 year old at all, and that's what I base all my kids book reviews on. The writing was choppy, and it seemed like they were really trying to create another Dragons Love Tacos, but theres just no way.

Two of my favorite things growing up as a child? Pirates and dinosaurs! So imagine my delight when coming across this book. For me, the T-Rex is my all time favorite, but a Stegosauraus pirate is still pretty cool. This would be a nice gift for any child that loves either of those subjects (or both!). The pictures are colorful the dinosaur cute, and the situations silly. Poor stegosaurus tries to be like the other pirates, but he's too big, too heavy and just not built for piracy. Amusingly, he chooses a different profession at the end. After the story, the author includes a few informational pages on the dinosaur, so it isn't just fun and games. Kids will learn a bit about the stegosaurus, such as the purpose of the plates on his back. I received a free ebook in exchange for my honest review. And honestly, this would have been a book I would have picked up for my kids.

This is a cute title and often funny look at what life would be like on a pirate ship with a stegosaurus. There are so many reasons that make it a poor. The pictures that show the potential damage will surely make your little ones laugh.

Some of the highlights for me include the hidden trivia answers in the book's pages, the dinosaur facts in the back of the book, and the questions for further discussion. This title should appeal to young readers who want a laugh and should be loved even more by dinosaur lovers. This is a good title to add to a school library collection.

My students love dinosaur books. I think they would enjoy this book, as it mixes two of their favorite things; humorous stories and dinosaurs! I appreciate the questions at the end of the story and the dinosaur facts included.

Cute. But really random - in a <i>where did you get this idea</i> sort of way.

But it’s kinda fun. Unfortunately, the only thing I laughed out loud at was the bathroom humor. But that probably says more about me than the book.

I liked the trivia about stegosauruses at the end. But one thing that could be confusing is when the questions ask about “the stegosaurus” it could mean “the stegosaurus in the story” or “the stegosaurus in real life back in dinosaur times”.

Overall, it might be fun for your little dinosaur lover.

Stegosaurus has some issues being a pirate due to his massive size, inability to count, and he's an herbivore. This is a silly story with fun illustrations.

This was SUCH a fun book!
I requested this to read with my 6-year old who is dinosaur obsessed.
He'll be beyond happy to ask you what dinosaur it is that he's pointing at, and while you're sitting there with an "uhhhhh...." on the tip of your tongue, he's pleased to tell you some 50-character ridiculous dinosaur name that I wouldn't even want to attempt trying to sound out. He thoroughly enjoyed the book, and the illustrations add to the story fantastically. We will be picking up a physical copy!

Gary the Stegosaurus wants nothing more than to be a pirate. Unfortunately, his massive size is giving him some trouble when it comes to accomplishing that dream.

The illustrations are brightly colored and are accompanied by simple text. My three-year-old giggled her way through the entire thing and asked me to read it again immediately.

This was a fun, original read. There are so many picture books about dinosaurs that I was nice to read a fresh take on them. The illustrations are fun and whimsical and add a lot to the story. The back matter really sets this book apart. There are questions about stegosaurs with the answers hidden in the images throughout the book. It becomes a sort of look and find.

I will be posting this review on my blog in mid-January, closer to when the book is released.

Silly story but I can certainly some of kids who are super into dinosaurs liking this story.

Gary, a stegosaurus, dreams of becoming a pirate. Think it's possible for the big guy?

He gives it his best shot but his body size gives him grief because Captain One-Tooth tells him it's mandatory to wear pirate clothes and nothing fits his over-sized body. Due to his hefty weight he keeps the ship rocking no matter where he stands and nearly tips it over. Now that's a BIG problem. He shreds the sails with his prickly tail, breaks the crow's nest because of his weight, and misinterprets the poop deck sign when he has to go to the bathroom. Oh my! Gary is turning out to be a liability on that pirate voyage I think, don't you?

The other crew members are not amused when they discover he is a vegetarian and collectively give him stink-eye. He shows his true colours after another bad pirate ship comes within firing range and shoots cannonballs at them. Gary hits the deck and tries to hide but to no avail... he's too huge to even hide. His fellow pirates are not one bit impressed and probably are very happy with Captain One-Tooth's decision to terminate Gary's pirate position.

Poor guy, maybe his dream of being a pirate and sailing the seven seas is just a pipe-dream after all. Did this turn him off and did he give up on pursuing something brand new and exciting? Wait until you find out what he chooses to go after next!!!! It will make you laugh out loud I'm sure. Got to give him credit ... he thinks BIG!!!

I love the book and the illustrations are detailed, action-packed and full of humour. They have answers to some question asked at the end of the book embedded in them making this interactive component such fun for the reader. The book has dinosaur facts at the end too enabling young readers to learn more about these magnificent creatures. It's a fun read-aloud (in your best pirate's voice of course) and would be a great addition to a classroom or a school or family library. I highly recommend this book.

This was adorable! This book was funny and had wonderful illustrations. The humor was dead on and I think kids will really enjoy it. It would be a perfect bedtime or storytime read.