Written by: Deborah Diesen.

Illustrated by: Dan Hanna.

Swim along with the pout-pout fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading “dreary wearies” isn’t really his destiny.

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?

So goes this tale about friendship, emotions and dealing with life’s inevitable troubles. 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.

Deborah Diesen brings us her first book, THE POUT-POUT FISH, which has now become a timeless classic for multiple generations of children. The beautiful illustrations that accompany it come from none-other than Dan Hanna as his first book after ten years’ experience in the animation industry. (From GoodReads)

Recommended for: Oceans of Possibilities summer reading theme.

Additional resources are available on the author’s website.