IR VERDICT:
THE SOULFUL ADVENTURE OF SPENCER, THE SOFT-HEARTED SEAL by Margaret Lepera is a charming story of 8-day old Spencer, a baby seal who becomes separated from his family. The frightened pup learns to trust his instincts as he determines who are his friends and who are those not to be trusted. The story is sweetly illustrated with soft colors and smooth lines and the easy-to-read tale will help parents and caregivers talk to young children about trust and persistence.