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The Pout-Pout Fish (First Edition) by Deborah Diesen and Daniel X. Hanna (Board Book)

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About this item

Highlights

  • An adorable great book kids with a story your kids will love
  • Sub genre: Friends, social issues, emotions & feelings, animals
  • Writer Dan Hanna takes us on a beautiful adventure of Mr. Fish & his friends
  • A favorite book for kids of all ages
  • Published by  Farrar, Straus & Giroux

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 6.4 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 36
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Animals / Fishes, Social Issues / Friendship, Social Issues / Emotions + Feelings
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Format: Board Book
Author: Deborah Diesen and Daniel X. Hanna
Language: English
Street Date: July 28, 2016
TCIN: 14643562
UPC: 9780374360979
Item Number (DPCI): 059-03-4720
Origin: Made in the USA

Description



About the Book



Now the youngest of fans of the "New York Times" bestseller can swim along with the pout-pout fish in this board book edition, as he discovers that being glum and spreading "dreary wearies" isn't really his destiny. Full color.



Book Synopsis



THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER IS NOW A BOARD BOOK FOR THE SMALLEST OF SMALL FRY!

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 Deborah Diesen's fun fish story that's sure to turn even the poutiest of frowns upside down.



Review Quotes



"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"

“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"

"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"

"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"



About The Author



Deborah Diesen is the bestselling author of The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark. She grew up in Midland, Michigan, and started writing poems at a young age. She has worked as a bookseller and a librarian, and now works for a small nonprofit organization, but her greatest joy comes from writing for children. She lives with her family 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 Oxnard, California.

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Estimated ship weight: 0.6 pounds
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4.9 out of 5 stars with 195 reviews
95% would recommend
68 recommendations

Baby's favorite

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Anna - 1 month ago
My 1.5-year-old adores this book! There is a message from the author in the beginning about the importance of consent before kissing someone, which is appreciated. My child just likes being showered with kisses when the Pout-Pout Fish becomes a Kiss-Kiss Fish, making it a fun read for our family!
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Love this book

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Acinom131 - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
This is the cutest book! I thought it was negative but its actually rather positive! Also artwork is beautiful
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A must buy

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Henny - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
My baby adores this book. The rhymes are cute and baby love the rhythm. You can see the excitement build as we approach her favorite page and find out mr fish is a kiss kiss fish!
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Okay but not my fav

3 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
ereciew - 9 months ago
Not my fav. It’s a bit long (for a 1 year old). A fish goes around telling everyone how sad he is & repeats the same phrase like 6 times (I’m a pout pout fish with a pout pout face and I spread dreary wearies all over the place) until a girl fish comes out of nowhere and kisses him on the lips & then he’s a happy “kiss kiss fish”. I get why people think it’s cute, romance is just not my preferred genre for baby books.
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Very cute book

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Tillie - 10 months ago
I am so picky about kids books, we read a few to our daughter and some of them are so mind numbing to read. This book is adorable, the ending is funny. At first we were like aw everyone’s so mean to him about his face but the ending made up for it
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Pout-Pout Fish

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Nana - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
A good book for a child under 5 yrs of age, I always like to give a book to a child for a birthday or Christmas present.
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Cute Book

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
L - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Such a cute book and love that it’s a board book.
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Yes!

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
nrf220 - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
A must-have book for any child. My son looooves this one!
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Best book for toddlers

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Mel Chrisman - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
My kids LOVE when we choose this book for story time. Every time we get to the main part they dance a little because the rhythm is super fun. It really is a fun book to read and I always pick this up for baby showers.
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My toddler loves this book

5 out of 5 stars
Sissi - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
=D Super recommend it!
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Doesn't teach good things

1 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
Ann - 2 years ago
This book made me cringe. First, it sends the message that it’s not okay to feel negative emotions and that for the sake of those around you you should cheer up. Second, what is with all the kissing people without their consent? Not what I want to teach the kids in my preschool class!
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My son loves this book

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Honestreview20201 - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Cute book that shows a toddler how something might appear one way but turn out to be something else.
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Fun Book for Toddlers

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Luluandlola - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
This is my fifth time buying the original Pout Pout Fish. I love giving this board book as a gift for babies up to age 2, and then they've got other Pout Pout Fish books for the bigger kids. It's a unique little story that makes for a fun 5 minute read.
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Highly reccomend

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Mama Haus - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
This is a great book for kids!
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Cute story

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Lehua808 - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
My son absolutely loves this book. He loves the rhythm of the story & the blub, bluuub, bluuuuub sound.
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Love it

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
JSSbag - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Super cute book! Baby loves it!
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Wonderful book

5 out of 5 stars
targetshopper - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
A new favorite book!
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Silly fun pout pout books

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Targetmoms - 2 years ago
I think the pout pout books are so fun to read! The kids all love listening to the story and looking at the pretty pictures, too!
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Love!

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Alex - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
My kids love love love this book so cute! Purchased another as a gift to my nephew.
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Do Not Buy!

1 out of 5 stars
Brandi - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
I really do not understand how this book was a New York Times Bestseller book. It is extremely inappropriate to teach in a children's book that their lips are "perfect" for kissing everyone. I will be returning this book.
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