Papa Seahorse's Search

Daddy Sea horse lost one of his ten baby sea horses. He looks behind the coral, in the shell and underneath the rocks. But he mostly finds other animals. Can you count them? And can you find the tenth baby sea horse? A funny search and count (and lift-the-flap) book about daddy Sea horse and his one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten baby sea horses.

"When a sea horse father loses one of his 10 babies, readers can help search for them by lifting large flaps shaped like sea creatures, rocks, seaweed, and other underwater features...Repeating counting language helps drive home the concept, and the bold colors and chunky shapes of Bijsterbosch's artwork make a strong visual impact." - Publishers Weekly "Young children are going to enjoy this counting adventure. With an engaging narrative, colorful artwork, and flaps to lift on every page, this is a book that will entertain again and again, and the surprising ending is sure to bring a smile to little faces." - Through the Looking Glass "Readers will enjoy this underwater counting romp, and its generous size and engaging art make it perfect for toddler story time." - School Library Journal "The books featured represent some of the best of imagination and fun in children's literature and are presented for reading and listening enjoyment. Kids will love opening the flaps and counting the missing babies." - The Storytellers, newsletter from The Children's Hour "Will provide interactive fun for pre-schoolers and toddlers alike." -- Good Reads with Ronna, Best Children's Books for Father's Day

Anita Bijsterbosch, the author-illustrator of the Oppenheim Gold Seal Award winner Whose Hat is That?, runs an asylum for animals and thus animals take center stage in her works.