The Pout-Pout Fish

The Pout-Pout FishA NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER 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

A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER

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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Published: 03/18/2008
ISBN: 9780374360962
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 10.30h x 10.40w x 0.50d
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Runner-Up
Award: Colorado Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Indies Choice Book Awards - Honor Book
Award: Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award - Winner

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 02/15/2008 pg. 195
School Library Journal 04/01/2008 pg. 106
Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 278 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 pg. 278 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 121541 / Pout-Pout Fish
Reading Level: 3 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5