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The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School (A Pout-Pout Fish Adventure) Board book – Picture Book, May 8, 2018

by Deborah Diesen (Author), Dan Hanna (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,274 ratings
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An unabridged board book edition of a Pout-Pout Fish favorite! The New York Times–bestselling Pout-Pout Fish returns for the first day of school.
Mr. Fish is nervously awaiting his first day of school, and he frets about not knowing how to write his name, how to draw shapes, and how to do math―until he's reassured that school is the perfect place to learn how to master all of these new skills, in Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School from Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna.

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  1. Reading age
    2 - 5 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    A Pout-Pout Fish Adventure
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool and up
  6. Lexile measure
    AD560L
  7. Dimensions
    6.5 x 0.8 x 6.45 inches
  8. Publisher
    Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
  9. Publication date
    May 8, 2018
  10. ISBN-10
    0374308527
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0374308520
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Turn the littlest pouts into smiles with board editions of the bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series! The first book in Deborah Diesen's bestselling series! Swim along with the Pout-Pout Fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading "dreary wearies" isn't really his destiny. Swim along with Mr. Fish as he journeys deep into the ocean and discovers the power of friendship to light the way through the big-big dark. After a morning of disappointments and frustrations, Mr. Fish learns to face his anger and, with the help of friends, discovers the healing power of words and self-compassion. Feeling sleepy? It's time for bed! Swim along with the Pout-Pout Fish in a mini adventure perfect for bedtime read-alouds. No need to be worried! No need to be sad! Swim along with the Pout-Pout Fish in this board book mini adventure. Learn your ABCs with an interactive touch-and-feel alphabet board book--perfect for small hands!
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Turn jitters into giggles in new adventures with the Worry-Worry Whale! Swim along with Willa Whale as she develops confidence for raising her fin and discovers that sharing ideas, thoughts, and questions help us learn and grow! Mr. Fish helps his friend Willa Whale overcome her social anxiety as they explore the world of worry. Together, they learn that when worry swims inside us, there are things that we can do!

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“Diesen tackles a worry not often found in back-to-school books; young Mr. Fish will ease children's fears about what will be expected of them.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Fans of this series will appreciate Diesen's rhythmic - and ultimately reassuring - text, and Hanna's sunny illustrations contain many clever details.” ―Booklist

About the Author

Deborah Diesen has worked as a bookseller, bookkeeper, and reference librarian. Her first book, The Pout-Pout Fish, was a New York Times bestseller and one of Time magazine’s Top 10 Children’s Books of the Year. She lives in Michigan with her family.

Dan Hanna has over ten years’ experience in the animation industry, and his work has appeared on BBC America and the Cartoon Network. He lives in Camarillo, California.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR); Reissue edition (May 8, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Board book ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0374308527
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0374308520
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD560L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 0.8 x 6.45 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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    Dan Hanna is composed of approximately 37 trillion cells. The great majority of these tiny troopers are working diligently to keep him going for a bit longer. He and his trillions of associates like to visit local coffee shops, scribble maniacally and laugh amongst themselves. They all live happily with his wife Jennifer (and all of her cells) in Camarillo, California.

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    I'm the author of the Pout-Pout Fish book series, illustrated by Dan Hanna. I'm also the author of Equality's Call (2020), illustrated by Magdalena Mora, a children's picture book about the history of U.S. voting rights.

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I absolutely LOVE this book. My daughter is nervous about starting school so, since we love the original pout pout fish book, I got this to help calm her nerves. It is so sweet. Absolutely buy this for any kid starting school or struggling in school.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A cute book
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
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Bought this book for all the elementary teachers in my life and its such a hit! We love the Pout Pout series!
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Jessie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, sincere, and relatable
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2022
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As a mom, and a teacher, this book made me tear up the first time I read it with my son. My son is just starting preschool and he adores this book. We read it at least 4 times a week. The rhymes and the illustrations keep his attention, and I feel like every time I read it I notice something new in the illustrations too. Great book. Highly recommend! Also— I teach third grade and I would still consider reading this to them as well. Suitable for younger kids through lower level elementary in my opinion.
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Hieu T. Ball
5.0 out of 5 stars great words of encouragement for kids
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2023
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This is a perfect story for my kindergartener who is just learning to read. Very sweet story for young readers.
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Mary Locke
5.0 out of 5 stars Pout Pout Fish never fails.
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023
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My grandkids and students love Pout Pout Fish. It is always fun to read and the kids love it also.
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Prudence Lamb
5.0 out of 5 stars Read the book through a child's eyes and ears and it makes perfect sense
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2020
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I had to roll my eyes at some of the reviews and "messaging" that were written.
NO WHERE in the book does pout pout fish say "he's stupid"
He says "I am not smart", "I'll never get it", "I don't belong" "I should forget it"
Upon entering his first day of school, he gets lost and doesn't know where to go. Peering in shyly to other classrooms, he feel he doesn't belong because everyone is working on projects/activities that are way above his level.

His teacher finds him as he's about to give up. She corrects his negative thoughts/feelings and affirms he doesn't have to know what he hasn't learned yet.

As a mother to a four year old it's easy to see my son getting frustrated, wanting to give up. However, channeling the emotions, correction/ affirming is part of helping him realize, he can do hard things.

At the end of the story the entire class looks back fondly on the message of positive self talk and realizing they were able to accomplish what they put their mind to, once they learned it.

Maybe a little deep of a review for a children's book. However, I felt the need to steer the message of what I think the book was trying to convey. Humans get frustrated, turned around, lost. It opened up conversation of daily frustrations and working through road blocks my kid faces every day. Get the book. It's pout pout fish.
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Matt
4.0 out of 5 stars Okay
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2022
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Didn’t follow the theme of the original. They say sequels are never as good as the first but the story was still good for toddlers.
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Bori89
5.0 out of 5 stars teaches confidence
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2023
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This was great for my daughter who is about to start kindergarten and the ocean theme unit we were in.
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Sarah E.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2022
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I love this book. My kids are big fans of Pout Pout Fish and this book is great. It touches on worries at school with not being good enough. It was the perfect little gift to give my son on his first day of school this year.
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Marco
5.0 out of 5 stars Livro bom para crianças pequenas que começaram a estudar
Reviewed in Brazil on February 14, 2024
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Livro bom para crianças pequenas que começaram a estudar. Ele conta a história de um peixinho que começou a estudar, mas ficou muito ansioso porque os peixes mais velhos já sabiam muitas coisas que ele não conseguia fazer. Ajudou meu filho a diminuir a ansiedade nos primeiros meses de escola.
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Mona
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for children starting school or just bedtime read.
Reviewed in Canada on January 14, 2021
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This is the 3rd Pout Pout book I have purchased and will by the series eventually.
My granddaughter who started kindergarten last September is in love with this book.
She even brought it for show and tell and the kids loved it.
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Mrs. M
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice rhymes
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 9, 2021
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We love the original pout pout fish book and this just didn’t capture our hearts as much. Still a nice and enjoyable read
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Nouf
2.0 out of 5 stars Not a great story, quality of the book is standard
Reviewed in Germany on April 15, 2021
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I bought this book because my daughter loves the original Pout Pout Fish story as well as the sweet dreams version. This book, however, I don’t particularly like because the entire story is about how hard school is and how the fish doesn’t fit in. It was filled with negative messages and only gets positive at the very end. In other words, the negativity of the book outweighs the positivity.

The condition of the book is fine and the delivery too. I just don’t like the content.
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Ariane
5.0 out of 5 stars Bom conteúdo
Reviewed in Brazil on July 10, 2021
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Minha filha de 2 anos adorou esse livro! Compramos antes dela iniciar a escolinha. A estória tem uma mensagem bacana! Recomendo
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