Billy the Oysterman

by Ken Kreisler

Ken Kreisler has written this book to help children understand the importance of enjoying a life on the water, whether that means a few days a year with the family or a life working the water and reaping the bounty this life has to offer. This book takes the child through the story as a young boy learns from his family and the watermen in his life. It shows the importance of our valuable ecosystem and what everyone can do to be certain it survives for our children. Simply put, this story relates the life of the watermen in a way no other book can. It is truly a tribute to these fine, hardworking families. Illustrated.

36 pages, Paperback

Published February 15, 1999