We last saw Captain Sillyvoice sailing the seven seas with his colourful and musical pirate crew in "Captain Sillyvoice and his Pirate Band". Ruth Whenham's pirate par-excellence is the star of a whole series of engaging and colourful books, illustrated by Emma K.L. Hunt.

The latest sees Captain Sillyvoice squaring up against a preening and vain pirate called Captain Scaryscar. He's rough, he's tough and he thinks he has the most amazing singing voice ever.

He won't settle until he's proved his worth, so a grand talent contest is arranged - bringing pirate bands from the whole world over to compete with each other to determine who has the golden voice, and who can carry a tune best of all.

Captain Sillyvoice has a bit of a confidence wobble, but is determined that the vile and vain Captain Scaryscar won't win. With the support of his pirate band, it's time to face the music.

Ruth's books are fun and rhyming, with a moral tale at their heart. We've thoroughly enjoyed them and it was great to catch up with Captain Sillyvoice's newest adventure.

You can too, either in print or digital form. Just pop by Ruth's Website and check out the captain's latest japes for yourself!

http://www.whenham.com

Charlotte's best bit: Captain Scaryscar's amazing golden outfit (and dig those crazy platforms!)

Daddy's Favourite bit: Such a fun, vibrant and colourful pirate tale! No cameo from Simon Cowell though (which has to be a good thing, right?)

(Kindly sent to us in preview form by Ruth Whenham)

We're suckers for a salty sea tale and we love pirate books. We couldn't resist Ruth Whenham's "Captain Sillyvoice and his Pirate Band" - after all, if there's one thing that brings reading aloud alive, it's doing so in a variety of silly voices.

Captain Sillyvoice is a pirate but while other pirates sail the seven seas plundering other ships, stashing treasure and generally being bad eggs, Captain Sillyvoice and his band love playing in the sand, building sand castles and having fun.

Other pirates may scoff and point derisively but perhaps there are other things that Captain Sillyvoice and his crew can turn their hands - or should I say their voices - to.

When the queen stops by with a plaintive request, it's up to Captain Sillyvoice and his Band to step into the breach, performing at an exclusive party.

How do the pirates get on when they turn on the talent?

We'll leave you to find out in Ruth's book. We loved the Captain, with his joie de vivre. Ruth's rhymes are fun, and Emma's illustrations are bold and colourful.

Charlotte loves a good pirate yarn and this is fun and gigglesome stuff. We really hope Captain Sillyvoice leads his band to more adventures soon!

"Captain Sillyvoice and his Pirate Band" is available through Amazon.

Don't forget to drop by Ruth's facebook page to see her other books too!

Charlotte's best bit: The beautiful queen who kickstart's Captain Sillyvoice's musical career

Daddy's Favourite bit: Ace fun, Captain Sillyvoice is a pirate with a difference! We hope there are more adventures from this talented pirate soon!

(Kindly sent to us for review by Ruth Whenham)