Deborah Diesen currently works for a nonprofit organization and has also worked as a librarian and a bookseller. She lives in Grand Ledge, Michigan.
A seadragon spreads joy and inspires kindness in the ocean's depths.
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.
Join Pout-Pout Fish as he turns frowns into sleepy smiles before bedtime.
A nervous fish faces first-day-of-school jitters. Can he learn and thrive?
A fish braves the dark ocean to find a lost pearl, discovering friendship's light.
A fish faces a bully shark. Can he find the courage to stand up and make a change?
A fish's journey to turn frowns into smiles.
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Authored
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Illustrated
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Collaborators
Picture books
35
Board books
15
Books published each year, stacked by book type.
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
50
books
Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
A seadragon spreads joy and inspires kindness in the ocean's depths.
A whale's school journey reveals the power of mistakes in learning.
A worried whale learns to raise her fin and share her thoughts during Circle Time.
A missing class pet leads to a teamwork challenge.
A fish learns that soccer is about fun, not just winning.
Can Mr. Fish help Willa Whale conquer her social anxiety at a party?
A new guppy arrives under the sea. Will Mr. Fish welcome the change?
Discover the joy of Passover with Pout-Pout Fish and friends.
A fish's maddening day spirals. Can he find calm amidst chaos?
A young fish navigates school, friendship, and self-discovery through a series of everyday challenges and joyful moments beneath the sea.
Join a fishy adventure turning pouts into smiles during Hanukkah.
Can a nervous fish find his smile at the dentist?
Birds sing tirelessly from dawn till dusk, but will they ever rest?
Can a simple act of kindness turn a gloomy day around?
A fish learns to read but faces a big word challenge. Can he overcome it?
A nervous fish faces his fear of the doctor with help from friends.
Explore the fight for voting rights from America's founding to today.
Mr. Fish spreads Valentine's cheer with friends and fun cards.
A fish searches for his lost Christmas spirit. Can friends help him find it?
A fish learns gratitude under the sea this Thanksgiving.
Mr. Fish faces his fears in a haunted house adventure.
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.
A nervous fish becomes a substitute teacher with unexpected help.
A fish's solo art project hits a snag, needing unexpected help.
A lonely fish learns making friends isn't so scary after all.
Can Mr. Fish and friends find the elusive pot of gold this St. Patrick's Day?
Will Mr. Fish find his Easter egg this year?
A sleepless fish seeks advice from friends, but nothing works. Can he find his own way to dreamland?
Pout-Pout Fish tries on Halloween costumes, bringing smiles to little faces.
Discover autumn's magic through a child's eyes.
Dive into a seek-and-find adventure with hidden treasures beneath the sea.
Curious puppies dig under a fence, sparking an unexpected adventure.
A fish faces a bully shark. Can he find the courage to stand up and make a change?
Dive into dot-to-dot adventures with Mr. Fish and friends.
A fish's journey faces unexpected detours. Can he find comfort far from home?
A garden blooms, mirroring a mother's love.
Join a fish on an Easter egg hunt to turn frowns into smiles.
Explore the alphabet with Pout-Pout Fish and friends.
Dive into a Halloween mystery with Mr. Fish's surprising costume under the sea.
Join Mr. Fish as he discovers the true meaning of love.
Can Mr. Fish find the perfect gifts before time runs out?
Discover the playful world of Pout-Pout Fish with interactive surprises.
Join Pout-Pout Fish as he turns frowns into sleepy smiles before bedtime.
A nervous fish faces first-day-of-school jitters. Can he learn and thrive?
A fish's journey to turn frowns into smiles.
A boy's plan for the worst school photo backfires with a perfect smile.
A fish braves the dark ocean to find a lost pearl, discovering friendship's light.
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.
A garden blooms, mirroring a mother-daughter bond's growth and strength.
Can Willa Whale conquer her Halloween fears and find joy in the spooky celebration?
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Deborah Diesen's books.
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Illustrator / 2 shared books
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Illustrator / 1 shared book
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Illustrator / 1 shared book
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Illustrator / 1 shared book
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Illustrator / 1 shared book
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Illustrator / 1 shared book