

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.
