Seamore, the Very Forgetful Porpoise

by Darcie Edgemon, J. Otto Seibold (Illustrations)

Although he is supposed to remember that killer whales are his enemy, forgetful Seamore swims in the ocean without a care in the world and doesn't even flinch when he encounters Kevin, a killer whale, swimming right beside him! 40,000 first printing.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction, Friendship

48 pages, Hardcover

First published March 25, 2008

About the author

J. Otto Seibold, author/illustrator of Olive the Other Reindeer, was one of the first children's book artists to create computer-generated art and is considered the master of that medium. He lives in San Francisco, California."

Reviews

[Claudia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Picture book about a fish who has killer whale encounters. And has trouble making his way in life. As the story enfolds the killer whale helps him. The book is pictures and very colorful. Can be used to teach reading and or a introduction to learn about sea animals, or whales.

[Bill Poppa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Darcie Edgemon combines wit with whimsical frivolity that tickles the joy within for the discerning child and adult. Her story is a gift for those between the ages of two and ninety-nine years. Seamore, The Very Forgetful Porpoise is an unforgettable tale.

Willy P

[Hope · Rating 3 out of 5]

Checked out from Kilbourn Public Library in Wisconsin

[Kelli Overcash · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book Title: Seamore, The Very Forgetful Porpoise by Darcie Edgemon

Short Description of Book: Seamore is a porpoise who is very forgetful. He becomes so frustrated that he sets out on his own adventure to find his memory that he thinks he has lost. After several different encounters he encounters a Killer Whale named Kevin but Seamore thinks he is just like him….only larger. Kevin helps Seamore remember some of his favorite things and he invites him to dinner with all of the other porpoises. While very nervous at first, they enjoy their time together and realize that being friends with someone different can be a wonderful thing.

FOCUS: Narrative Features I would use in a Mini-Lesson:

1. Organization: Edgemon takes a character from problem to resolution with the help of a friend. Through a sequencing of events and the introduction of other characters, resolution to the initial problem is found. Also, the main character learned that friends don’t always have to look like we do.

2. Students write a narrative about a problem that they had and detail the sequence of events that lead to resolution. What did they have to do to reach resolution? Who helped them with that resolution? What surprise lesson did they learn? Students will learn how to organize their thoughts and writing in order to effectively communicate a beginning, middle and end of their story.

TEACH: CCS Connection (8)

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.3a Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.3b Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, and reflection, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.

[Jj · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a sweet story. Seamore is very well-intentioned and intelligent, but clearly has trouble getting through just about every part of daily life because of his memory problems. I think this would actually be quite useful for introducing the concept of memory loss and brain damage issues to children, especially short-term memory loss.

[Gabriel Dubransky · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was good. It was funny and happy.

[Miss Ryoko · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super cute!

[Amy Adams · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was pretty disappointed in this one. The story was very strange (in a negative way), and the illustrations, while interesting, were not as involved and detailed as Seibold usually makes them.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute and humorous. This would be great for fans of Finding Dory.