But! — Tim Hamilton

Colorful and zany illustrations depict a comical story about the importance of quick-thinking.

Eddie and his dog, Phil, live in chilly Halibut Bay, where a lack of hats leaves everyone with cold heads. One blustery weekend, Eddie's Aunt Sue is laid up with a broken leg, and Eddie and Phil must go do her chores. To make matters worse, they learn that they have to throw Sue's friend Captain Rugbeard a pirate birthday party! Eddie and Phil rush to decorate, and with little time to spare they wrap up some socks made by Aunt Sue; BUT. . . Captain Rugbeard turns out to have only one foot. Can Eddie and Phil come up with a clever solution, or will they suffer the wrath of an angry pirate?

This hilarious picture book will keep young readers on the edges of their seats.