The first book in the New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series from Deborah Diesen and illustrator Dan Hanna!
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.
1 of 1 copy available
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Release date
April 26, 2012 -
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9781427227348
- File size: 2199 KB
- Duration: 00:04:34
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 3
- Interest Level: K-3(LG)
- Text Difficulty: 0-2
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Reviews
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For the pout-pout fish, swimming in the deep, deep ocean offers no excitement. In fact, all he seems to be able to do is Òspread the dreary-wearies all over the place.Ó Most sea creatures that converse with the pout-pout fish fail to change his mood, but then along comes a new fish. Alexander Gould narrates in multiple roles. In one, he is an even-voiced narrator who emphasizes the repetitions and the rhymes. With a mournful voice, he characterizes the pout-pout fish and then sparkles while giving voice to would-be friends: jellyfish, squid, and clam. Underwater illustrations will engage young listeners. A.R © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine -
October 1, 2012
PreS-Gr 2-In Deborah Diesen's light-hearted picture book (Farrar, Straus, 2008), poor Pout-Pout Fish who wears a frown feels that it's his duty to spread the "dreary-wearies" in the deep dark sea. But is this really his destiny? In this upbeat romp through the ocean floor, Pout-Pout Fish encounters a myriad of ocean friends who try to talk him out of his bad mood with fun and encouraging advice. The bright and bold cartoon illustrations by Dan Hanna accompany Diesen's amusing rhythmic text. Alexander Gould (the voice of Nemo in Finding Nemo) skillfully narrates the text. Page-turn signals are optional. A good choice for school and public library collections.-Amy Joslyn, Fairport Public Library, NYH
Copyright 2012 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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