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Pearl Fairweather, pirate captain, teaching children about gender equality, respect, respectful relationships, empowerment, diversity, leadership, recognizing bullying behaviors and the prevention of violence, Jayneen Sanders ; Lesley Danson, illustrator

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Pearl Fairweather, pirate captain

Jayneen Sanders ; Lesley Danson, illustrator

teaching children about gender equality, respect, respectful relationships, empowerment, diversity, leadership, recognizing bullying behaviors and the prevention of violence

Captain Pearl Fairweather is a brave, fair and strong pirate captain. She and her diverse crew of twenty-four women sail the seven seas on the good ship, Harmony, looking only for adventure. All is well, until the day Captain Sandy McCross sails into their lives and demands to take over Pearl's ship! This beautifully illustrated children's picture book explores crucial issues such as gender equality, respect, respectful relationships, empowerment, diversity, leadership, bullying behaviors, self-esteem, the prevention of violence, and conflict resolution. The aim of this book is to empower young girls to be strong, assertive, self-confident and self-reliant, and for boys to respect that empowerment, and to embrace and value it. Boys can learn that their lives can be so much richer if they partner with girls on an even footing with each sex contributing their talents unreservedly. Captain Pearl Fairweather acts as a strong role model, encouraging young girls to make their own choices and to follow their dreams

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