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Pout-Pout Fish Books

In order from The Pout-Pout Fish to You Can Find the Class Pet, Pout-Pout Fish!.

The Pout-Pout Fish series is a set of 33 picture books by Deborah Diesen, published between 2008 and 2023. Written for ages 0–8, most books run about 25 pages. Subjects across the series include attitude, friendship, and feelings and emotions.

The Pout-Pout Fish
The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark
The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School
The Not Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish
Kiss, Kiss, Pout-Pout Fish
Trick or Treat, Pout-Pout Fish
The Pout-Pout Fish Undersea Alphabet
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Pout-Pout Fish
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$759
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2008

The Pout-Pout Fish

By Deborah Diesen, Dan Hanna (Illustrator)

A grumpy fish lives in the ocean and spreads dreary feelings to those around him, until he meets a friendly fish who changes his life.

32 pages· 467 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo
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Board book
Summary: Mr. Fish swims through the ocean with a perpetual pout, spreading gloom wherever he goes. But when his friends try to cheer him up, he begins to question if his destiny is truly to be glum. Could an unexpected encounter reveal a brighter path? Dive into this colorful, rhyming adventure to discover if Mr. Fish can turn his frown upside down and find joy in the deep blue sea.
The complete set

Pout-Pout Fish Series

33 books · Published 2008–2023

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$759

The Pout-Pout Fish

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2008

A grumpy fish lives in the ocean and spreads dreary feelings to those around him, until he meets a friendly fish who changes his life.

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$674

Lucky Leprechaun

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2019

Can Mr. Fish and friends find the elusive pot of gold this St. Patrick's Day?

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$574

Back to School

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2019

A nervous fish becomes a substitute teacher with unexpected help.

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$1899

The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up the Ocean

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019

A group of fish work together to clean up a big mess in the ocean and learn to adopt new habits to prevent it from happening again.

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$674

Special Valentine

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2019

Mr. Fish spreads Valentine's cheer with friends and fun cards.

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$1248

5-Minute Pout-Pout Fish Stories

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2020

A young fish navigates school, friendship, and self-discovery through a series of everyday challenges and joyful moments beneath the sea.

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$674

Passover Treasure

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2022

Discover the joy of Passover with Pout-Pout Fish and friends.

Companion series

The Worry-Worry Whale Series

1 book · Published 2024

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Pout-Pout Fish series?

There are 33 books in the Pout-Pout Fish series. It began with The Pout-Pout Fish in 2008, and the newest book, You Can Find the Class Pet, Pout-Pout Fish!, was published in 2023.

What ages are the Pout-Pout Fish books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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