Mister Seahorse

Mister SeahorseWhen Mrs. Seahorse lays her eggs, she does it on Mr. Seahorse's belly She knows he will take good care of them. While he swims waiting for the eggs to hatch, he meets some other underwater fathers caring for their babies: Mr. Tilapia, who carries his babies in his mouth; Mr. Kurtus, who keeps his on his head; and Mr. Catfish, who is baby sitting his young hatchlings. Eric Carle has done it again, with astonishingly beautiful collage illustrations and

When Mrs. Seahorse lays her eggs, she does it on Mr. Seahorse's belly She knows he will take good care of them. While he swims waiting for the eggs to hatch, he meets some other underwater fathers caring for their babies: Mr. Tilapia, who carries his babies in his mouth; Mr. Kurtus, who keeps his on his head; and Mr. Catfish, who is baby-sitting his young hatchlings.

Eric Carle has done it again, with astonishingly beautiful collage illustrations and a story that introduces the very young to the wonders of aquatic life . . . and some very special daddies. A "hide and seek" feature with acetate overlays adds a colorful surprise.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: World of Eric Carle
Published: 04/26/2004
ISBN: 9780399242694
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 12.46h x 9.06w x 0.44d
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Buckaroo Book Award - Nominee
Award: Book Sense Book of the Year Award - Honor Book

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 03/15/2004 pg. 74
Booklist 04/01/2004 pg. 1365
Kirkus Review - Children 04/15/2004 pg. 391
School Library Journal 05/01/2004 pg. 102
Booksense '76 Childrens Sum 04 06/01/2004 pg. 1
Christian Home & School 09/01/2004 pg. 25
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 335 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 335 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 78975 / Mister Seahorse
Reading Level: 2.5 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5