It’s a dire day under the sea for a seahorse stuck in an angry mood in this funny and accessible picture book perfect for fans of Nobody Hugs a Cactus.
Seahorse is furious. It is a bad day. In a terrible week. In an awful ocean.
And nothing in that whole entire, awful ocean is going to make him feel better. That’s right: nothing.
Not even his favorite things or his closest friend or the cuddliest bunny will help—unless…
No, no he’s furious. And there’s nothing you can do about it.---from the publisher
32 pages 979-8347109272 Ages 3-7
Keywords: seahorse, marine life, big feelings, moods, dealing with anger, humor, fun, friendship, helping others, octopus, 3 year old, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old
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Seahorse wakes up on the wrong side of the bed (sea), and the day is just getting started. They've had it with being wet all the time; the ocean is not fun. The seaweed is "ridiculous," and there's nothing anyone, not even their friend Octopus, can do to lighten their mood. They do not want food, not even cookies and does not want a soft blanket nor a cushy stuffed bunny to hold. Octopus does everything they can think of to help, and sure enough! Eventually Seahorse is smiling again.
Illustrations are spot-on with capturing the mood of Seahorse and the other ocean dwellers, Seahorse has a terrible frown on the cover while all the other creatures are enjoying their day. Everyone but Seahorse has a smile. After countless attempts by Octopus, Seahorse is smiling also. End papers are cute and colorful and add to this gentle read. The underlying lesson, never preachy, is: it is alright for you to be grumpy sometimes. Everyone is, but do not let that mood define you.
Highly recommended ages 1 and up. A charming read that will likely become a reader's favorite.
Recommended by: Pamela Thompson, Librarian and Blogger, Florida USA
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