Mister
Seahorse
by Eric Carle. 2004. 32 pgs. New York, NY: Penguin Group. 9780399242694. Format reviewed: Hardcover. Laura Ingalls Wilder
Award Winner.
Annotation:
Mister Seahorse swims through the ocean and meets many other sea-life
fathers who are also taking care of their babies.
Reaction: What a
great story for children to read with their fathers! Instead of reinforcing
gender stereotypes, including the mother being the primary caregiver and the
father being the lovable but incompetent parent, Mister Seahorse shows species
of sea life where the male plays the dominant role in protecting eggs and the
young. The illustrations, including the use of prints on transparent plastic to
cover hiding animals, enhance the reading experience about the ocean. In a time
where single parenting is at an all-time high, Mister Seahorse models positive
father-child relationships as a normal part of nature. Great book!
Primary
early literacy skills: Print Motivation. Although extensive use of vocabulary
is used throughout, the story focuses on parent-child relationships, and how
fathers take care of their children. It’s an interesting story with even more
interesting illustrations. My children enjoy reading this again and again.
Recommended
ages: 2 and up.
Tags/themes: Fathers, Seahorses,
Sea life, Positive Male Role Models, the Ocean.
Author
site/additional titles: www.eric-carle.com
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