Ahoy, aspiring writers and adventure-seekers! If you've ever dreamt of setting sail on the high seas, battling fierce sea monsters, or unearthing buried treasure, you're in for a treat. In this swashbuckling blog post, we're diving headfirst into pirate picture book writing prompts.
The world of pirate picture books has been the most engaging for my son so far. Thankfully, his preschool's library has a large collection. Each morning, Eromir picks a new story and we look through it before he goes into the classroom excited to show his educators. This addition to our routine has made drop-offs a breeze!
The power of pirate stories. If you've ever thought of writing one of these captivating pirate tales yourself, you're in the right place. From crafting daring escapades to conjuring colorful characters, with these pirate picture book prompts we'll embark on a literary voyage that'll have you wielding your quill like a seasoned buccaneer.
So, weigh anchor and let's chart a course for imaginative storytelling in the realm of pirates!
5 Pirate Picture Book Prompts
- Write about a pirate who can't swim.
- Write about a pirate with a BIG secret that his talking parrot overhears.
- Write about a pirate who gets homesick. They might find an unlikely friend in a sea monster or realize home isn't a place, it's a feeling they can also have on their ship or with their crew.
- Write about a band of buccaneers out to change the narrative. Do they leave treasure in places where people need it most? Or do they help injured animals or ships lost at sea?
- Write about a pirate ship so full of treasure that it's sinking. Who's going to be the pirate to toss their treasure overboard? How will the buccaneers decide?