Overall, it is a cute rhyming story about friendship and overcoming the fear of the dark - in a very age-appropriate way that does not scare children. They provide a nice visual representation of what is occurring in the text.

The images are all relevant, showing what Mr. The text is positioned perfectly on each page so that it has a solid background, making it easier to read. Each page is covered from top to bottom with color. The book is full of colorful illustrations of the sea. He repeatedly says, “I’m fast as a sail ship, I’m strong as a shark, I’m smart as a dolphin, but I’m scared of the dark.” With the help of his friends, he can overcome his fear of the dark and return the lost pearl to Ms. As he ventures off in search of it, he starts getting into deeper darker waters. He lives in Oxnard, California.The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark by Deborah Diesen, illustrated by Dan Hanna Farrar, Straus, and Girous, is one of thirty books in The Pout-Pout children’s book series. Dan Hanna has over ten years experience in the animation industry, and his work has appeared on BBC America and the Cartoon Network. She lives with her family in Grand Ledge, Michigan. She has worked as a bookseller and a librarian, and now works for a small nonprofit organization, but her greatest joy comes from writing for children. She grew up in Midland, Michigan, and started writing poems at a young age. About the Author Deborah Diesen is the bestselling author of The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark. Bright ocean colors and playful rhyme come together in Deborah Diesens fun fish story thats sure to turn even the poutiest of frowns upside down. 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 isnt really his destiny. Fish swims about With his fish face stuck In a permanent pout. Book Synopsis 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. About the Book Now available in an adorable padded board book, this beloved New York Times bestseller follows Pout-Pout Fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading dreary-wearies isnt really his destiny.

The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen