Once upon a time, there were two friends named Harry and Charlie. They loved playing pirates! Harry wanted to be the captain, but so did Charlie. They argued about who should be the captain of their pirate ship.
Harry said, “I’m the captain!” But Charlie wanted to be the captain too. Harry told Charlie he could be part of the crew instead. Charlie didn’t like that and decided not to play anymore. Harry was left alone in his pretend pirate ship, feeling a bit sad.
Suddenly, Harry imagined he was a real pirate captain with a big ship and a crew. He shouted orders like, “Raise the anchor!” and “Hoist the mainsail!” But his crew was having a hard time following his orders.
Harry was being a bit bossy, and his crew didn’t like it. They decided to leave unless Harry said he was sorry. But Harry thought pirates never say sorry. He was left all alone again and realized he missed his friends.
Harry met a monkey named Coconut on a pretend island. He thought if he found treasure, his friends would let him back on the ship. But he learned something more important: saying sorry can be a treasure too!
Harry wrote a message to his friends saying he was sorry for being mean. His friends were happy to have him back, and they all played pirate tag together. Harry learned that being kind and having fun with friends is the best part of any adventure!
In the end, Harry and Charlie decided they could both be captains. They learned that sharing and playing together makes everything more fun. So, remember, little pirates, always be kind and share the fun with your friends!
Now, let’s raise the anchor and sail away on our next adventure! Arrr!
Pirate Role Play: Gather your friends or family and create your own pirate adventure at home. Take turns being the captain and the crew. Practice giving and following kind orders. Remember to say “please” and “thank you” as you play. Discuss how it feels to be both the captain and a crew member. What did you learn about sharing and being kind?
Treasure Map of Kindness: Create a treasure map with your friends or classmates. Each stop on the map represents an act of kindness you can do for someone else, like sharing a toy or helping a friend. As you complete each act, mark it on your map. Once you’ve completed all the acts, celebrate with a fun pirate-themed activity, like a treasure hunt or pirate dance party!
Story Time Reflection: After reading the story, draw a picture of your favorite part. Was it when Harry learned to say sorry, or when he and Charlie became co-captains? Share your drawing with the group and explain why you chose that part. How do you think Harry felt when he apologized? How did his friends feel?
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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I’m Captain Harry, the scariest pirate that ever sailed the seas, and I’m Captain Charlie, looking for buried treasure.
Charlie, you’re not the captain; I’m the captain!
I want to be the captain!
There can only be one captain. You can be my crew.
I don’t think so.
Then you’re not playing on my pirate ship!
Then I’m not playing with you.
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Wait, Charlie, come back!
Say you’re sorry, and I will…
Pirates never say they’re sorry; they’re pirates!
Well, have fun playing in that tub all by yourself, Captain.
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I want to be a real pirate captain with a real ship and my own crew!
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Did someone call for a pirate crew?
Me!
You can be our pirate captain, Harry, the most fearsome pirate captain of them all!
Your ship is waiting down below, Captain Harry!
Well then, me hearties, one, two, three!
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[Applause]
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Orders!
Take the wheel, Mr. Tori!
All right, Captain Harry!
No, bring it back! I meant steer the ship!
I knew that!
Raise the anchor, Mr. Trike!
Aye, Captain Harry!
Mr. Steggy, climb the rigging and hoist the mainsail all the way up there!
Isn’t there a map you need me to read, Captain Harry?
Obey my orders!
Aye, aye, Captain Harry!
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This crew is hopeless! If they don’t shape up, they’ll see how nasty a pirate captain can be.
Oh, what can I do, Captain Harry?
You can swab the deck, turn the topsail, and rig the mechanics!
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Rob the runner!
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Mr. Spot, Mr. Terence…
I did!
I don’t see anything, Captain!
Right there!
Oh, you failed! A consequence will be in order; you’ll have to walk the plank!
You’ll get wet and smelly!
Harry, this is a great game, and we’re all having a good time, but you shouldn’t treat your friends like this.
If you’re not my friends, you’re my crew!
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Pirates can’t fly! Come back down!
No, climb up there and get him!
You must do as your captain says!
He’s right, Tori; it’s mutiny! We’ve had just about enough of your rudeness!
You can’t do this; I’m your captain!
Not anymore! We’ll let you back on the ship if you say you’re sorry, especially to Terence.
Pirates never say they’re sorry!
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Fine! I want to be all by myself!
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I miss my crew!
Coconut, someone else is on this island!
Oh, you scared me!
That’s your name?
I’m Captain Harry!
Well, I guess I’m just hearing now what happened to your eye.
Here, I don’t need this anymore.
What are you doing on this island?
Looking for treasure!
Treasure? Buried treasure?
If I find some treasure, my crew will let me back on the ship!
A coconut!
I order you to raise the anchor!
Oh yeah? I ordered you to lower the anchor!
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It wasn’t like this when Harry was in charge!
Harry can’t come back unless he says he’s sorry.
Oh, I hope he’s all right!
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Harry, it’s the gazillion’s whole life!
No buried treasure!
Oh, Mr. Spot!
That’s what I said to Terence!
Cool! That’s it! A button!
Now Coconut can go home to Charlie!
Charlie, you’re Charlie’s monkey!
Coconut fell into Harry’s bucket!
I have to get you back to Charlie, but I can’t leave without my crew!
I wish I found some treasure to give them.
Sorry, I need to…
Coconut, no, no, no, no!
Say sorry!
Say I’m sorry!
But pirates never…
Why not? Pirates can do anything they want to; they’re pirates!
How do I tell them?
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Oh, someone’s been littering! I’ll get it!
It’s a message from Harry!
Dear Pirates, I’m sorry for being so mean, especially to Terence. Can I please come back to the ship? Love, Harry. P.S. I promise not to be horrible anymore!
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Sorry, Terence! I’m sorry, everybody! I’ll be a better captain from now on!
What are your orders, Captain?
Let’s play pirate tag!
Who’s going to be it?
Harry!
How about your new shipmate, Coconut?
Coco! Ready, set…
Mom’s home!
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Harry! One, two, three!
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Mom, could you do something really important for me?
It’s Mom!
It’s Harry! I’ve been looking for Coconut all over the place!
Charlie, do you want to play pirates again?
Who’s going to be the captain?
We are!
Two captains are better than one!
And the most important thing on a pirate ship is for everyone to have fun!
Oh, it’s the mainsail!
And raise the anchor, crew!
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