Mister Seahorse, Eric Carle
Mister Seahorse, Eric Carle
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Mister Seahorse

Author: Eric Carle

Narrator: Kevin R. Free

Unabridged: 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/19/2021

Synopsis

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 a story that introduces the very young to the wonders of aquatic life . . . and some very special daddies.

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 been translated into 70 languages and sold over 55 million copies. Carle illustrated more than seventy books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote, and more than 170 million copies of his books have sold around the world. In 2003, Carle received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (now called the Children’s Literature Legacy Award) for lifetime achievement in children's literature. In 2002, Eric and his wife, Barbara, cofounded The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (www.carlemuseum.org) in Amherst, Massachusetts, a 40,000-square-foot space dedicated to the celebration of picture books and picture book illustrations from around the world, underscoring the cultural, historical, and artistic significance of picture books and their art form. Eric Carle passed away in May 2021 at the age of 91. His work remains an important influence on artists and illustrators at work today. www.eric-carle.com

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hilary

A lovely look into the ocean where a seahorse father is looking after his offspring. Lovely illustrations and an interesting and informative story. Read on open library.......more

Goodreads review by Darcy

This book is beautiful to look at! I beamed with delight as soon as Mom held it up in front of me. She said she likes how it "subtly challenges gender norms by highlighting fathers engaged in child-rearing activities." I don't know what a "gender" is, but I have a great-grandpa and he is a Norm. Wha......more

Quotes

"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)

"In this tribute to fathers, fish, and otherwise, Carle adds an element to his signature painted tissue-paper collages..." (Booklist, starred review)

Awards

  • Book Sense Book of the Year
  • IRA CBC Children's Choice
  • Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year - Adult
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