There are four hidden fish: trumpet fish, lionfish, leaf fish, and stonefish. The other type are fish where the male plays an important role such as caring for eggs or baby fish. However the board book frame around the page keeps it reasonably sturdy for toddlers.

I was curious how they would translate these pages to a board book format, and they definitely are the weakest part of the book especially if your children are rough with books. These are the cause for the see-through pages that are the most memorable part of the book. There are fish he passes by who he doesn’t even see. He then “drifted gently through the sea.” As he goes, there are two alternating types of other fish. Seahorse lays her eggs into a pouch on Mr. It could also apply to transgender parents as well. How diverse can a book about a seahorse be? However, a friend pointed out how this book defies gender standards with many stories of male sea creatures that carry or care for their young. In fact, when it was first given to us, I didn’t add it to the list and assumed it was not diverse at all. This book, like Red, is one of those stealth diverse books. Mister Seahorse caries his eggs until the time comes for them to hatch. Lexile: AD470L ( What does AD mean in Lexile? ) (Apr.Philomel, Penguin Young Readers, New York, 2004. In his elegant painted tissue-paper collages, Carle innovatively balances pastel hues with shocks of brilliant color, creating an appealing seascape that succeeds swimmingly. Yet readers spy all of these hidden critters when they lift acetate pages, adding a delightful dimension to this first-rate fish tale, capped by a winsome, child-confidence-building finale. Seahorse's encounters, he unknowingly swims by other sea creatures, cleverly camouflaged behind curtains of seaweed, a coral reef and a rock.

Seahorse gives each words of encouragement ('Keep up the good work' 'You must be very happy' 'You are doing a fine job'). Kurtus, who has stuck his mate's eggs on top of his head.

Tilapia, who carries eggs in his mouth, and Mr. I promise.' Then, drifting through the sea, the expectant pater meets up with other fish who are also carrying-or protecting-eggs, such as Mr. Seahorse affably asks, 'Can I help?' She then lays her eggs into a pouch in the belly of her mate, who earnestly announces, 'I'll take good care of our eggs. Seahorse announces that it is time for her to lay her eggs, Mr. Father fish come to the forefront here-and deservedly so. In this original, entirely engaging book, Carle adds to his rich cache of endearing animal characters while delivering some intriguing information about several underwater species.

Mister seahorse board book