Seahorses Are Sold Out

A lockdown bestseller and high-spirited story about an enterprising only child and a single father’s juggle to work from home.

Mika’s father works from home and he’s very busy! He can never find time for the promised swimming trip. So Dad allows Mika to choose a pet from the store while he finishes the project—something quiet like a mouse. And so begins a wonderfully turbulent story in which Mika brings home one animal after another… The mouse gets lost, so they need a dog to find it. The dog is followed by a seal, the seal a penguin. One pet for Mika leads to another and another. How many animals can come to stay before a harassed father notices?

A relatable, cheerful, and wild picture book for families during lockdown, with a single parent juggling working from home and childcare. Celebrating Mika’s initiative and creativity, this is a fun and absurd story ideal for 5-7-year-olds to read independently or together. Featuring a single dad working from home and gender-neutral child, Mika, this picture book allows young readers of all ages to identify with diverse characters.