What do you get the wee little pirate in your life? A ship? A hat? A treasure chest? There is much booty out there to choose from, but here are five worthy pieces of treasure that will surely elicit many ohh, ahhhs and aaaarghs.
Pirate Puppet by Melissa & Doug (above)
For
those of you who dare to let a pirate take over one of your limbs, this
is for you. The pirate puppet by Melissa & Doug is a plush
seafaring bloke that will do, hopefully, just as you command. The
puppet has a controllable mouth and it comes with a rod to move his
limbs to and fro, all the better to pick up the oodles of treasure. $20 here.
The ‘Wrecked’ Pirate Hat by Elope
If you’re going to be a pirate, you’re going to need a pirate hat. That’s just the way it is. This totally classic sea faring chapeau is made from ultra suede and is adjustable to fit the noggins of both little and big pirates. The hat is lined and comes with a secret pocket with a little piece of booty. $28 here
Pirate Ship from Pottery Barn Kids. ON SALE!
No pirate worth his weight in gold would venture out into the salty sea with any kind of boat less worthy than this one. The sturdy wooden Pirate Ship by Pottery Barn Kids is crafted from solid wood and is realistically detailed with canvas sails and real rigging rope. The set , which would make any pirate proud, includes the ship, pirate figurines and a raft. Best off all, mom and dad can save some ‘pieces of eight’ since it’s on sale! $99.99 regularly $149 here.
Gund ‘Teach Me” Pirate Doll
No, no, no, when they mean a “Teach Me” Pirate Doll they do not mean the toy will teach your kid to rob, steal or pillage. Instead it will assist them in learning the kinder gentler arts such as button fastening, lace tying and buckling (and not the swash-buckling, just regular old buckling). $38 here.
Pirate Chest by Melissa and Doug
You ain’t much of a pirate unless you have yourself a pirate chest. Where else would ye be thinkin’ of storin' all your booty? This sturdy treasure chest with ornate brass handles by Melissa and Doug features a “pirate bandana, eye patch, loot bag, gold doubloon coins and a special, secret compartment to stash your most valuable loot away.” $24.85 here.
