Join a group of amusing pirates as they explore the shoreline in search of gold. The pirates' bus starts to sink when they discover that "x marks the place," since they stuff their pockets with too much heavy gold. Can the cheery crew save their bus with a hoist and some teamwork? This is the ideal first picture book to enjoy reading aloud to one another because it is jam-packed with activities to participate in and has a soothing finale to settle down after all the excitement. This fun-filled, pirate-inspired retelling of this well-known poem will have young readers tapping their feet and clapping their hands in delight.