Synopses & Reviews
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.
Review
"In his elegant painted
tissue-paper collages, Carle innovatively balances pastel hues with
shocks of brilliant color, creating an appealing seascape that succeeds
swimmingly." Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
Review
"...camouflage pages illustrate how different kinds of fish can hide
themselves, but as each of these special pages is turned to cover Mr.
Seahorse, the reader sees how he can hide himself as well." Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
This board book edition of Eric Carle's iconic Mister Seahorse dazzles with its brilliant colors and charming cast of characters. 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.
About the Author
Eric Carle is acclaimed and
beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively
designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work,
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has eaten its way into the hearts of
literally millions of children all over the world and has been
translated into more than 25 languages and sold over twelve million
copies. Since the
Caterpillar was published in 1969, Eric Carle has illustrated more than sixty books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote. Eric Carle lives in Northampton, Massachusetts. Visit the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Massachusetts.