The Pout-Pout Fish

The Pout-Pout Fish has quickly become a favorite in our house! The story is adorable, following a gloomy fish who learns he doesn’t have to spread his “dreary wearies” to others. The rhyming text is catchy and fun to read out loud—my little one loves the repetitive lines and chimes in with “Blub, bluuuub!” every time.The illustrations are vibrant and engaging, with expressive characters that bring the underwater world to life. Beyond the fun, the book teaches an important message about positivity and spreading kindness, which makes it perfect for kids.It’s a bit on the longer side for very young children, but the rhythm and playful language keep their attention. Definitely recommend this for any child’s library!

I love the rhymes and story that kindness is all intakes to turn. Around a bad day. Kids love it

"Pout-Pout Fish" by Deborah Diesen is a delightful underwater adventure that dives into themes of self-discovery, friendship, and the power of a positive outlook. 🐟 The protagonist, Mr. Pout-Pout Fish, initially sees himself as inherently gloomy, spreading "dreary-wearies" to everyone he encounters. However, as the story unfolds, he learns that he has the ability to change his perspective and bring joy to those around him.What makes this book truly special is its engaging rhyming narrative that effortlessly flows like the ocean waves. The repetition and rhythm not only captivate young readers but also make it an enjoyable read-aloud experience for parents. The whimsical illustrations by Dan Hanna complement the storyline beautifully, depicting the underwater world and its lively inhabitants with vibrant colors and expressive characters.As a parent, I appreciate how this book subtly introduces emotional intelligence. It teaches children about the influence of attitude on their interactions with others and promotes the idea that one has the power to shape their own narrative. The transformative journey of Mr. Pout-Pout Fish instills a valuable lesson about resilience and the potential for positive change. 📚✨

Love this book! Great story and fun to read. I do different voices for each character and the little ones in my life are enthralled. The illustrations are engaging. When a child tries to stop you from turning the page too fast because they’re not done looking and pointing at everything, you know you’ve got a winner.

This is a funny story, and the kids really enjoyed it. I like the positive ending. Good story for young kids

Tonight was the first night reading this book to my children. They really enjoyed the story along with the pictures. It was fun to read. Recommend this book to any toddler

Who doesn't love the Pout Pout fish?! The stories are always so cute and relatableMy grandson is currently obsessed with the Pout Pout fish books (he's 2) and you can't just read them one time. We have to read them multiple times with sound effects.I bought him several of these books for his birthday. They're sturdy and he is pretty rough with them. Buy the first one and read it; you will fall in love with this pouty little fish!

I simply love this book!! I really do!True, it has some words that kids may not understand, but I'm sure my 3 year old does not understand every word that I speak or in videos that he watches but he gets the gist of them all just fine. And to capture his interest there are beautiful illustrations and to super active-small attention span kiddo, thats more important. He learns more by looking at the pictures than by appreciating the words.However thats not to take away anything from the beautifully worded text in the book!! It holds a deep message, that of to be happy and spread cheer, life goes on like it always does. Look for the deeper meaning or take it simplified like a child would with nothing lost, its beautiful. Full credit to the author for cleverly weaving in an important message in this feel good book that is usually lost in the hustle bustle of everyday life. And what better way is there to be reminded of that than while sharing a good book with your child!!The book begins with the pout pout fish sulking around while he visited by many friends(with a little tidbit about every one of them) with good words of advice to cheer him up. But he has an answer for all of them, always tells them he cant cheer up, its beyond his control (jaded just like most of us :P )Along comes a silvery fish with no words but just a kiss of infectious happiness, and he is all cheery again . Equate it to a quiet hug we need sometimes. Pout pout fish is a cheery cheery fish now and he goes along smooching every creature that comes his way.Another lesson: pay it forward.Love this book!!Some of the text that I really liked:Along comes an octopuswith eight great armscovered on the undersidewith tiny sucker charms."Hey Mr Fish,Let me tell it to you straight.Your hulky-bulky sulkingIs an unattractive trait!"Says the fish to his friend"Mr Eight, my chumwith a mouth like mineI am destined to be glum"I'm a pout pout fishwith a pout pout face,So I spread the dreary-weariesAll over the place."I highly recommend this book!!