Mister Seahorse

The Mister Seahorse runs 64 pages and is a 2011 edition, per World of Eric Carle. Board book edition of Eric Carle's story about a seahorse father and other fish fathers who look after their eggs.

  • 0-3 yearsAge
  • 64Pages
  • boardFormat
  • Eric CarleAuthor

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How the Mister Seahorse stacks up

Against the 138 board books we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.

Pages64

Above the typical range for board books (16 to 30).

This one
8middle 24120
Edition year2011

Within the typical range for board books (2011 to 2023).

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Price$10.9983rd lowest price of 92

Above the typical range for board books ($7.99 to $9.99).

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$4.99middle $8.99$12.99

What sets the Mister Seahorse apart

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Book at a glance

Formatboard
Pages64 (other board books here: 8 to 120)
Trim size5 x 7
Edition year2011
Age label0-3 years
In printYes, per the publisher

Listed features

  • The maker lists ages 0-3 years

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Full specs

World of Eric Carle Mister Seahorse
TypeBoard book
List price$10.99
AuthorEric Carle
PublisherWorld of Eric Carle
Formatboard
ISBN-139780399254901
Pages64
Trim size5 x 7
Age (publisher)0-3 years
Edition year2011
Also in this lineHardcover (9780399242694)

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Mister Seahorse: questions answered

From World of Eric Carle's published specs, last checked 2026-11-05.

What age is Mister Seahorse for?

The publisher lists "0-3 years". Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see the AAP's safety and prevention pages. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

What is the ISBN of this edition?

9780399254901, the board edition, 64 pages. Other editions (paperback, hardcover, lap size) have different ISBNs.

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