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Mister Seahorse By Eric Carle (2004, Hardcover) Children’s Book GOOD Philomel/NY

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Item specifics

Condition
Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including ...
Signed
No
Book Series
Eric Carle Book Series
Ex Libris
No
Narrative Type
Fiction
Original Language
English
Intended Audience
Ages 4-8
Inscribed
No
Edition
International Edition, Limited Edition, Professional Edition
Vintage
No
Personalize
No
Type
Picture Book
Literary Movement
Enlightenment, Expressionism, Modernism, Naturalism, Realism
Era
2000s
Personalized
No
Features
Illustrated
Unit Quantity
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
ISBN
9780399242694

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
ISBN-10
0399242694
ISBN-13
9780399242694
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30454172

Product Key Features

Book Title
Mister Seahorse
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
Family / Parents, Animals / Marine Life, Nature & The Natural World / Environment, Animals / Fishes, General
Illustrator
Yes, Carle, Eric
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Author
Eric Carle
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
18.7 Oz
Item Length
12.3 in
Item Width
9.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2003-017125
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
Carle innovatively balances pastel hues with shocks of brilliant color, creating an appealing seascape that succeeds swimmingly. (Publishers Weekly, starred review) ...this is a stunning, ingeniously conceived lesson in nature as well as a celebration of fatherly affection. (Booklist, starred review), ...this is a stunning, ingeniously conceived lesson in nature as well as a celebration of fatherly affection. (Booklist, starred 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), "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 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)
Grade From
Preschool
Grade To
Kindergarten
Dewey Decimal
E
Synopsis
Astonishingly beautiful collage illustrations and a story that introduces the wonders of aquatic life . . . and some very special daddies. A "hide and seek" feature with acetate overlays adds a colorful surprise to this Eric Carle classic. When Mrs. Seahorse lays her eggs, she does it on Mr. Seahorse's belly! While he swims waiting for the eggs to hatch, he meets some other underwater fathers caring for their babies. Clear "peek-a-boo" pages offer an ocean of fun opportunities for young readers to feel like they're under the sea!, 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.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.C21476Mg 2004

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  • Mr Seahorse and his special pouch

    This is a great story for preschoolers who are learning about the amazing ways that the FATHER sea creatures care for their eggs until they hatch!

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  • Great book for the little ones!

    We love all of Eric Carle's books and we love sea horses, so this is a double bonus! Beautiful colors and cute story!

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    Great book

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  • Some books need to be held

    This book needs to be a physical book to enjoy the illustrations. The overlays can't be appreciated when watching online. Great book!

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  • Good child's book

    Great- if you are 3 years old!

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