Trapper

by Stephen Cosgrove

Book Overview

Because of the crisp, brisk weather, furry little creatures called minstrel seals came from all over to play in the cold waters of the island. They were called minstrel seals because they always sang pretty songs of the sea. Join the whimsical characters in this beautifully illustrated collection as they entertain and inspire every reader.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0843105879
• ISBN13: 9780843105872
• Release Date: September 1981
• Publisher: Price Stern Sloan
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Cute with a big lesson

In this book a little Minstrel Seal who cannot sing (Happy Feet anyone?) sings every day when the sun is at it's highest, and then the other seals go away after he screeches his sourest note. However, everyday 2 seals disappear from the island until it is just him and 2 other seals. He decides to find out what happened to them and he sees a big furry creature carrying the seals under his arms. Then he is all alone. The big furry creature called Muttsok finally comes and takes Trapper away as well. Trapper teaches him that he can enjoy nature including rocks, flowers, the ocean, and songs without collecting them. Finally, the Muttsock lets the seals go free and still enjoys nature. Overall, it's a cute book that can open a dialogue between children and adults to talk about preserving nature and wildlife without soundy preachy. I really enjoyed the book, and would place the reading level at 2nd grade, although ages 4-6 will enjoy having the book read to them.

Cute book with a great moral lesson.

This book is adorable and little "Trapper", the seal on the front and other drawings throughout the book adds to the charm of this little book. A great story about seals and also a wonderful lesson - to leave nature alone, to be enjoyed by all. A good book to read to young children - hopefully to learn to appreciate all of god's creatures and nature. Truly a delight!

Trapper - for the younger set

I was in second grade when I fell in love with the series. My friends at school reccomended I should read it. I was (like I am now) smart then, reading eighth grade books. But since the baby seal on the cover lured me in, I had no choice. After ward, I scavenged every where for it. READ IT. IT'S EASY AND WHOLESOME!