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The Pout-Pout Fish

by Deborah Diesen

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Publisher Comments:

A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER

Deep in the water,

Mr. Fish swims about

With his fish face stuck

In a permanent pout.

Can his pals cheer him up?

Will his pout ever end?

Is there something he can learn

From an unexpected friend?

Swim along with the pout-pout fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading “dreary wearies” isnt really his destiny. Bright ocean colors and playful rhyme come together in this fun fish story thats sure to turn even the poutiest of frowns upside down.

Review:

“Younger kids will love the repetition of the verses in this tale of a pout-pout fish.” TIME magazine, from its Top 10 Childrens Books of 2008 List"Winning artwork...Hannas cartoonish undersea world swims with hilarious bug-eyed creatures that ooze personality" Kirkus Reviews "Appealing...the cartoon illustrations of undersea life are bright and clean and the protagonist's exaggerated expressions are entertaining." School Library Journal "Diesen's clever rhymes are playful and fun and are sure to keep children's imaginations swimming from page to page." Times Record News
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About the Author

DEBORAH DIESEN currently works for a small nonprofit organization and has also worked as a reference librarian and a bookseller. She lives in Grand Ledge, Michigan. DAN HANNA has over ten years experience in the animation industry, and his work has appeared on BBC America and the Cartoon Network. He lives in Santa Barbara, California. This book marks the debut of both author and illustrator.

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amaree_chan, September 23, 2009 (view all comments by amaree_chan)
My two little boys, 2 and 3 years old, LOVE this book. We checked it out from the library on the recommendation of another friend and have had it out for a week and a half. Basically, it's a story about this fish with "pout pout" lips who is really gloomy because his lips pout. He doesn't think he can be happy. But things aren't quite so, as you find out at the end of the book.

The boys have the "I'm a pout pout fish" verse memorized. They request this book every night, several times. The illustrations are adorable, and the story is delightful. I love to make the pouty faces, and then end with kissing my boys all over. It's a great book. I ordered it for my niece, who is turning one next week.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780374360962
Author:
Diesen, Deborah
Publisher:
Farrar Straus Giroux
Illustrator:
Hanna, Dan
Author:
Hanna, Dan
Subject:
Friendship
Subject:
Stories in rhyme
Subject:
Social Issues - Friendship
Subject:
Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings
Subject:
Animals - Fishes
Subject:
Situations / Friendship
Edition Description:
Trade Cloth
Publication Date:
March 2008
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
from P to 1
Language:
English
Illustrations:
, Y
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
10.30x10.28x.39 in. .95 lbs.
Children's Book Type:
Picture / Wordless
Age Level:
04-06
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