Mister Seahorse

Written and illustrated by Eric Carle

A seahorse dad cares for eggs, meeting other devoted underwater fathers.

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64 pages· AD470L

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Bookroo's summary

Mr. Seahorse carries his wife's eggs on his belly, ensuring their safety as he swims through vibrant seas. Along the way, he encounters other devoted underwater fathers, each nurturing their young in unique ways. This heartwarming journey through the ocean's colorful depths reveals the tender side of marine life, inviting young readers to explore the wonders of paternal care. With peek-a-boo pages and vivid illustrations, this tale of love and responsibility will captivate and delight children, sparking curiosity about the natural world and the diverse ways creatures care for their offspring.

"Mr. and Mrs. Seahorse drifted gently through the sea. Mrs. Seahorse began to wiggle and twist, this way and that."

— from the book

From the publisher

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 other underwater fathers caring for their babies. Now Eric Carle’s heart-warming New York Times bestseller is finally available in a board book edition, complete with the clear “peek-a-boo” pages that made the original such a hit. Brimming with bright, colorful sea life, this new board book will be irresistable to young children everywhere.

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