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The Pout-Pout Fish [Hardcover]

Deborah Diesen (Author), Daniel X. Hanna (Illustrator)

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Publication Date: March 18, 2008 | Age Level: 3 and up

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” isn’t really his destiny. Bright ocean colors and playful rhyme come together in this fun fish story that’s sure to turn even the poutiest of frowns upside down.

The Pout-Pout Fish is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

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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?

The Pout-Pout Fish is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

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Editorial Reviews

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“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...Hanna’s 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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“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...Hanna’s 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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Product Details

Reading level: Ages 3 and up
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR); First Edition edition (March 18, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0374360960
ISBN-13: 978-0374360962
Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 10.3 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (110 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,494 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Fish
- #28 in Books > Children's Books > Social Situations > Emotions & Feelings
- #31 in Books > Children's Books > Social Situations > Friendship

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I'm a children's book author who lives in Michigan. My books include The Pout-Pout Fish; The Pout-Pout Fish In The Big-Big Dark; and The Barefooted, Bad-Tempered Baby Brigade.

For more information about my books, including free activity sheets, stop by my web site at www.deborahdiesen.com

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful

Really Deserves Five Stars January 6, 2009

By E. C.

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I don't believe for a second that the vocabulary level is really the point of this book. It has rhythm, alliteration, and emotion. If you read like Ben Stein, it might not be that great.
But if you are excited to read it with your kids, it brings the story to life. Don't worry about a few big words. Kids don't know all of the meanings to every word, but they can understand the story through context, just like we do.
Pout Pout is wonderful. I have it for my son who has loved it since he was 6 months when I found it. I gave it as a shower gift. My friend's new born loves the rhythm and feels soothed by hearing this book.

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Amazing Illustrations April 14, 2008

By G. Brown

Format:Hardcover

Not only does this book have a touching and entertaining story, but the illustrations are amazing! You will have so much fun with Mr. Hanna's imaginative creatures that you'll be lost in the pages for hours. A must buy for people of all ages!

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Great Book for Kids and a Great Message for All March 31, 2008

By David Dixon

Format:Hardcover

The Pout-Pout Fish really impressed me with its humor, creative illustrations, and positive message. It is fun to read over and over to your little ones. BRAVO!

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Love this book :-)

I'm a pout pout fish, with a pout pout face - this book is adorable. The rhymes just flow, i find myself quoting lines throughout the day and my kids laugh and laugh ( even if the... Read more

Published 7 days ago by Twinzmom

A fun story that could have been more fun to read at the end.

It starts off fun with clever fun rhymes, but the ending could have been better as far as rhyming. It's a nice story though and my 2 year old likes it.

Published 25 days ago by figuy

My Kids' favorite book - great song available too

This is a exactly what a kids book should be, great illustrations, great story, GREAT rhythm. I will offer a tip, go on Youtube and search for the pout pout fish song by "Gordon... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Sam

Adorable book!

I read this book as a 21 year old woman and fell in love. This book is adorable and it is so much fun to read to small children! I give this book 5 stars!

Published 1 month ago by db463

Granddaughter's Favorite, with very good reason

This is my granddaughter's favorite book and our favorite to read. Artwork is charming, rhyming repeating phrases involve the child. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Pop Bop

Blub, bluuub, bluuuuuuuub. JUST GET IT!

Haven't read the reviews... but I have read this book at least 100 times. Got it @ 18 mo.s... still reading it nearly every night at 26+ mo. Read more

Published 1 month ago by ~-->FM<--~

A great book!

I got this for my daughter (3 yrs old) to read before bedtime mostly because the book had great reviews. Turns out she had already read it at school and loved it!

Published 2 months ago by Swilliams987

Nice book

I bought it for donating to my son's preschool. Good enough for preschoolers. Everybody likes it including my son.

Published 2 months ago by Jinsu Bae

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Our son loves this book, and so do I! Can't help but smile every time we read it, and that has been very frequently...

Published 2 months ago by Annabell OConnor

Wonderful Story, Not Kindle Friendly

My 7 year old and I checked The Pout Pout Fish out from the library and just loved it. When I bought her a Kindle Fire for Christmas she wanted the Pout Pout Fish downloaded. Read more

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