


Children may take comfort in the devotion of these undersea fathers.except perhaps at the very end when the father seahorse says to a freshly hatched sea-pony who wants back in the pouch: "I do love you, but now you are ready to be on your own. Here, for a splendid lesson in camouflage, colorful acetate sheets mask marine life that is revealed as the child turns the page. Most of Carle's books employ some sort of gizmo or gadget-and this one is no exception. The story? Well, repetition is the heart of instruction, after all. In this original, entirely engaging book, Carle adds to his rich cache of endearing animal characters while. He greets other fathers that are carrying eggs or caring for their young, complementing each fish on his fine work. Cut-up tissue paper soaks up the watery paint and makes for a boldly colorful, almost jewel-like undersea journey. Seahorse, swims through his underwater home as he carries the eggs that Mrs. As ever, it's Carle's art that steals the show. In Mister Seahorse, master collage artist Eric Carle teaches preschoolers this lesson and introduces them to a few other fish who bear the traditionally maternal burden of caring for eggs: the stickleback, tilapia, Kurtus nurseryfish (known here as Mr. Mister Seahorse inspired activities (Learning is Messy) Language Activities Motor Activities Activities For Kids Book Projects School Projects Preschool Resources Preschool Ideas Sea Crafts Kids Crafts More information.

Are you ready for a scintillating seahorse fact? The father seahorse is the one who carries the mother's eggs around in his pouch before they hatch.
