![]() ![]() ![]() This is a beautiful book, illustrated in Eric Carle’s trademark style, which teaches children about the strong bond between father and child.īuy from and support independent bookshops: The pages are bright and colourful and there are cut out ‘peekaboo’ sections which encourage you to search for fish hidden amongst the reeds and weeds of the seabed. Bullhead is the primary carer of his brood once they are welcomed in to the world. Mr Pipe has a line of eggs running right along his belly and Mr. Kurtus’ head and he carries them there until they are ready to hatch. Tilapia carefully carries eggs in his mouth so they are safe from predators. Sticklebacks eggs and then hovers over it, protecting them. As we follow his journey we discover that he is not unique and that many other male fish go to great lengths to keep their young safe. This beautiful board book follows Mister Seahorse from conception to birth as he meets a whole host of other sea creatures who are preparing for the arrival of their own little ones. He carries the eggs until the baby seahorses are ready to be born. When it’s time to mate he puffs out his tummy and the female lays her eggs in a little pouch where they are then fertilised. ![]() ![]() Seahorses are special because, unlike most animals, it is the male of the species which gets pregnant. ![]()
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