Captain No Beard and his pirate ship The Flying Dragon set sail for a voyage of the imagination with his fearless crew of four: First Mate Hallie, Mongo the Monkey, Linus the loudmouthed lion, and Fribbit the floppy frog. Normally a young boy named Alexander, his cousin Hallie, and three stuffed animals, once they board his bed their world is transformed into a magical vessel, sailing the seven seas on dangerous and exciting adventures!Captain No Beard - An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate's Life named to Kirkus Reviews' BEST OF 2012 for Children's Indie Books, and garnered the star of remarkable merit!"Roman charms with an imaginative,whimsical picture book that will entertain even the oldest pirates." Kirkus Review "Roman draws the reader in from the first page with illustrations that are cheerful and clever." - Kirkus Review "It's awe-inspiring when a book offers young readers a sense of purpose and encourages them that they too can determine their own destinies with hard work and perseverance." - The Children's Book Review "She foregoes the often-used technique of rhyming text in favor of a more natural, conversational tone that effectively captures the spirit of a child's imagination and daily play." - Foreword Review "Carole Roman has tapped into exactly what my son wants in a book and he can't get enough of it. ...Captain No Beard is a fun book. The illustrations are vibrant and done by hand. None of the images are computer generated or even digitally enhanced -- which makes it all the more impressive." - The Picture Book Review, blog "Captain No Beard is a fun book for children ages 3-6. Follow along on the imaginative and creative adventures of Captain No Beard and his fun loving crew which includes animals such as Linus the loud-mouthed lion and Mongo the mast-climbing monkey. A great bed time story! I give this one a thumbs up!" - Denise B, So Cal City Kids, blog "Captain No Beard is a very fun, sweet picture that is full of imagination and heart. Carole P. Roman did an excellent job of drawing us all into Alexander's active imagination. ... It is a very well written book that gets to the heart of an active child's play." - Jalynn Patterson, A Simple Life Really, blog "My son and I thought this book was cute, funny, adorable and well-written. The illustrations are colorful, fun and capture the spirit of this tale." - Laura Fabiani, Library Of Clean Reads, blog "As you read the children's book Captain No Beard: An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate's Life by Carole P. Roman, you experience a thrilling day in the life of Captain No Beard and his trusty crew. ... The story of Captain No Beard and his crew is exciting, engaging and lots of fun! The bold, colorful pictures enhance the experience of the pirate adventure that Roman takes you on from the moment you begin reading until the very end of the story." - Kendra, Sippy Cup Mom, blog "I wasn't familiar with this author before this review, but I'm not sure how. She has written over 35 books (most of which are children's), received over 100 book awards and over 3000 online reviews. Can you believe all of that came from her son daring her to start writing? Her background in teaching combined with a spirit for discovery has turned out to be a great recipe for the job of an author." - The Write Balance "These books are fun and colorful and we both awed at the imagination of the characters. ... These books teach such valuable lessons in a fun and clear way. We love them!!" - Carrie, Crafty Moms Share, blog "All the characters aboard the ship are lovable and readers will want to be on The Flying Dragon with all the interesting characters. 'Shiver me timbers' can become a favorite catchphrase while playing pirates! The presence of the mermaid adds to the whimsicality of the story along with the adventure. The storyline is interesting and entertaining. Readers will be waiting for the next volumes to learn more about the adventures of Captain No Beard and his crew!" Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite "The story is written simply enough to where your child can read the book to you or by themselves. ... The graphics are just as amazing as the story. They are so cute. You can really feel what the characters are going through because of the expressions on their faces. They are very detailed. The colors are very vibrant, which will keep your children wanting to read the story." - Allergy Kid Mom's Book Reviews, blog "This book is great for any kid that wants to get in touch with their pirate side and leads them to use their imagination to create fun right at home in their own bedroom!" - Miles Cassells & Mom for Reader Views, Book by Book Publicity "The illustrations are bright and colorful, and the Captain's refrain ("Being a captain is hard work") is funny and just adorable. I got a huge kick out of this Captain No Beard, and I highly recommend it." - the Zen of Motherhood, blog "Captain No Beard: An Imaginary Tale