The Pout-Pout Fish

By: Deborah Diesen, Dan Hanna

Narrated by: Alexander Gould

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.

Critic reviews

“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

Great for Bedtime

Several reviews talk about a boring reader, but I think he is great for a calm, bedtime story. I absolutely love that the story is read twice! Just when I was wishing to have it on repeated a “read-along” version started.

The story is cute and sweet and the person reading says each word clearly.

Gllllluuuubbbbb

My 4yr loves the Pout-Pout fish!!! We listen and read along ever night. Its helping her learn to read.

Grandkids love this story.

Grandkids love this story: love the story, the pictures and the narration. They giggle with every bluuuub.

Very Cute!!!

Perfect for 3 to 5!!
Excellent rhyme scheme and a perfect narrator for this sweet children's
book!!!! Recommended to any family with eager young listeners!!!

Great STory! An everday favorite and fun story!

i love this book. i downloaded because sometimes don't have the book on hand and my twins love it.
I do want to add that I wish their were more choices for narrators.
i think that would be a great option.