There's a problem on board The Queen of the Sea. How will the ship's captain solve it? In signature fashion, award-winning author V.A. Boeholt's clever poetry and engaging prose take young readers on an exciting adventure, helping them understand the passage of time, recognize/sequence numbers and appreciate cause and effect. With charming illustrations by Jeff Yesh, The Ship Captain's Tale draws children, parents and teachers into a vibrant voyage, complete with an interactive curriculum guide. "Ahoy, Mateys!" Let Boeholt's delightful counting adventure begin! Arizona author and educator V.A. Boeholt, Ph.D., has made professional contributions to students, parents and instructors around the world as a teacher, curriculum designer, academic publisher, and award-winning author. Passionate about sharing interactive, principle-based stories with young readers, Boeholt wrote The Ship Captain's Tale to teach children about counting, problem solving and the passage of time.