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Mister Seahorse

by Eric Carle · 2004

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A stunning new picture book from Eric Carle about Mister Seahorse and other 'male mothers', with special acetate pages that hide fish behind rocks and reeds. As he floats through the sea, Mister Seahorse meets a Mr Stickleback, Mr Tilapia, Mr Kurtus and many other fish fathers caring for their eggs and babies in the most surprising ways.

Genre
fantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of this
Themes
animalsanimalsMore like thisLess of thisnaturenatureMore like thisLess of thisartartMore like thisLess of thischildhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of thisfamilyfamilyMore like thisLess of this
Subject
sciencescienceMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 34 pages

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