Mr. Fish helps his friend Willa Whale overcome her social anxiety in this unabridged board book edition of the jacketed hardcover from the New York Times–bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series.
Deborah Diesen Book order
Deborah Diesen crafts charming children's books that resonate with young readers. Her work is characterized by a playful use of language and rhythm, making stories engaging and fun. Through her narratives, she focuses on nurturing children's imagination and fostering positive emotions. Her writing is filled with warmth and gentle humor.






- 2024
- 2023
Our favorite fish is on the hunt for the class pet! Mr. Fish’s class has a pet, but one day the pet isn’t in its cage. Where did he go? The whole class is about to pout! Will they be able to work together to bring the pet home? This paperback Level 1 Beginning Reader about patience, teamwork, and classroom fun features the characters from the New York Times–bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series by Deborah Diesen with illustrations from Dan Hanna.
- 2023
Our favorite fish is on the soccer field! Mr. Fish is on a team, but his team does not win the game. All the fish are about to pout! But playing a game isn’t always about who scores the most points—it’s about having fun along the way! Turn little pouts into big smiles with this Beginning Reader about soccer, teamwork, and enjoying the moment featuring the characters from the New York Times–bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series by Deborah Diesen with illustrations from Dan Hanna.
- 2022
Pout-Pout Fish: Passover Treasure
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Pout-Pout Fish is spending Passover with his friend Miss Shimmer and her family, and he’s bubbling with excitement to learn all about the seder tradition! Surrounded by friends old and new, he’ll learn that on this special holiday, there’s always room at the table for wonderful things to happen.Turn little pouts into big smiles with this paperback series based on the New York Times –bestselling books.
- 2021
5-Minute Pout-Pout Fish Stories
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A 192-page treasury of 12 short, read-aloud stories starring the New York Times bestselling Mr. Fish and all his friends, perfect for bedtime or on the go!
- 2021
The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up the Ocean
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
This jacketed hardcover in the New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series from Deborah Diesen and illustrator Dan Hanna, The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up the Ocean, will teach little guppies how to take responsibility for their actions and for the environment. Mr. Fish and his friends have noticed something strange in their ocean—a big, big MESS! How did it get there? What can they do about it? The closer they look, the more they see where the mess came from . . . and they'll have to work together to get rid of it.
- 2020
Exploring the evolution of voting rights in the United States, this picture book provides a compelling narrative from the nation's founding to modern times. It highlights key milestones and figures in the fight for equality and access to the ballot, making it an informative resource for young readers. The engaging illustrations complement the text, bringing the historical journey to life while emphasizing the importance of civic engagement and the ongoing struggle for rights.
- 2020
Happy Hanukkah, Pout-Pout Fish
- 12 pages
- 1 hour of reading
The star of the New York Times-bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series is back to celebrate Hanukkah in this original board book.
- 2019
The Pout-Pout Fish is feeling down in the dumps―he does not have a friend at school to play with. But how does he make a friend? Will it be hard to do? With the help of some undersea creatures, Mr. Fish realizes that maybe making friends isn't so scary. Turn little pouts into big smiles with this Beginning Reader, featuring the characters and settings you love from Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna's New York Times –bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series.
- 2019
Writer Deborah Diesen and illustrator Dan Hanna present a Level 1 Beginning Reader paperback about confidence featuring the star of the New York Times—bestselling series in You Can Do It, Pout-Pout Fish! Mr. Fish has a fun idea! He is going to make a painting for his friends at school, and he does not need any help. He can do this on his own! But when his plan doesn’t work, he may end up needing his friends after all. Turn little pouts into big smiles with this series of books perfect for young readers.