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The Pout-Pout Fish Audio CD – January 1, 2008

by Deborah Diesen (Author)

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Part of: A Pout-Pout Fish Adventure (10 books)

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An audio CD that contains a read aloud of the story by Marc Thompson. Contains two versions: one includes turn-the-page clues and the other is with no clues.

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January 1, 2008
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0545144566
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978-0545144568
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ABUI3FI
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic (January 1, 2008)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0545144566
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0545144568
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3 years, from customers
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 0.798 ounces

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Deborah Diesen
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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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Dan Hanna
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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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Kelly

Detailed illustrations can't rescue a terrible story.

Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2018

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As a former teacher, I can say with confidence that this book encourages two behaviors that may be detrimental to children:

1) Criticize others that don't smile often or seem to be in a good mood. Criticize them enough so that they believe that's "just how they are."
2) In order to make someone appear happy, a stranger needs to kiss them. In turn, that someone will think it's alright to go around kissing everyone else without asking.

Why would anyone want to promote these behaviors?

How about asking the person if there's anything that can be done to help them talk about what's making them feel down? How about asking someone before engaging in physical contact? These two options promote respect and healthy behaviors for all involved.

NYT Best Seller or not, I'm returning this book and flagging it for other families as a poor choice. Detailed illustrations can't rescue a terrible story.

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RaeTop Contributor: Baby

Consent Issues

Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2018

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The book is cute with fun rhymes... but I'll be returning it because it's not a message I want to send to my kiddo. The story consists of a bunch of friends telling the Pout-Pout Fish to change his facial expression & then a stranger comes & nonconsensually kisses him which he likes & then he proceeds to nonconsensually kiss everyone too.
The Bully Shark & Christmas Pout Pout Fish books have slightly worse rhymes, but good lessons. I am keeping those.

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Grandma ZizzyTop Contributor: Baby

A book in which a simple act of kindness goes a long way toward changing someone's self-portrait!

Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2017

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This is one of the books we had under the tree last year for our youngest grandson, a darling little board book that - from my take on it - delivers two clear messages that are true not just for the children this book was designed for, but adults as well. First, that how we see ourselves can become a self-fulfilling prophesy... if we compare ourselves unfavorably to others in our circle (i.e. so-and-so can do such-and-such much better than I, such-and-such comes so easily for others but not for me, I'm not as loveable as so-and-so), and keep re-playing that tape in our heads (perhaps reinforced by how we feel others view us), then what we "see" in that mirror is who we'll end up being. But if we focus instead on what we have to OFFER to others, we can change that reflection to one we feel a whole lot better about! The other is that we are capable of influencing others in positive ways by demonstrating simple acts of kindness and compassion, much moreso than using words to point out faults or telling people how they "should" be, "should" feel, "should" act.

Brushing off the admonishments of his friends to stop being such a gloomy gus, (Ms. Clam with her winning smile, graceful Mr. Jelly(fish), slender Mrs. Squid, and Mr. Eight, an octopus who just lays it right out there: "Your hulky-bulky sulking is an unattractive trait!", the pout-pout fish has come to believe that spreading the "dreary-wearies" is just who he is, and accepted it as his fate. Then one day a new fish arrives, and rather than dispensing more words, she non-judgementally gives him a simple kiss and swims away. Experiencing how good her gesture made him feel, that simple act awakens the pout-pout fish to the possibility of what he himself might be capable of - "spreading cheery-cheeries all over the place!"

At just 2 1/2, we weren't able to explain it in those exact words to our grandson, but he's past 3 now and children at young ages have minds just like sponges - though they might not realize it, those are the lessons they'll begin soaking in with this charming book. REALLY like this book! Sturdy 6-1/2" x 6-1/2" book with thick pages for child-friendly turning.

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Jessica

So many bad lessons

Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2018

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I am really shocked that this book has such excellent reviews. The first time I read it, I was horrified. It basically consists of fish coming up to the Pout Pout Fish and telling him to smile. As a woman who has uninvitedly been told by many men on the street to "smile" during the course of my life, I did not like like that we are basically telling children it is ok to walk up to someone and tell them what to do with their face. It also teaches them that only certain facial expressions are ok, and that instead of asking why the Pout Pout Fish might feel sad, we tell him to just fake a happy face. The worst part though is that the book ends with some strange fish coming up to the Pout Pout Fish and just kissing him without asking first. Umm....consent issues much? I get it is supposed to be cute because it makes him happy...and then he goes around and starts kissing other sea creatures without asking (becoming a Kiss Kiss Fish). No, just no. We do not touch other people without their consent and we certainly do not kiss strangers without their permission. The illustrations are beautiful and the refrain is cute, but man this book is problematic to say the least.

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Shade

Message is unclear to potentially problematic

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2018

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The illustrations are beautiful and adorable. However, I was quite disturbed by the story and regret buying this book. Essentially, the main character (male) swims around with a facial expression that the other characters judge and tell him to change his expression to please others ("Your hulky-bulky sulking is an unattractive trait!"). Then, a stranger comes along and kisses him (without his permission). This changes his entire outlook and then he goes around kissing everyone else (not clear if they gave permission). Due to concerns about the messages of this book (though probably not intended), I will not be sharing this book with my daughter.

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Stella

Great for toddlers/young kids

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2018

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This (and another one from the same series) has become the favorite book of a 2.5 year old - she absolutely loves it. It also keeps the attention of a 6 year old - a great book for a toddler to a small kid. The messaging is simple but great. It is written in a more sophisticated language rather than simple baby speak of a lot of books for that age (which makes it a lot easier to keep reading over and over for an adult...) but the rhyming makes it accessible for young kids. The illustrations are also excellent and well thought out. Overall it's a fun and entertaining book.

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Sarah

Baby’s first book about street harassment

Reviewed in Canada on March 28, 2019

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Extremely disappointing. I should have read the one star reviews, but I saw the overwhelmingly positive praise and didn’t think to. The whole book is about telling the pout pout fish to smile more because the other animals would like him to. It’s ridiculous. The conclusion is a fish coming up to him and kissing him without his permission and then he decides he’ll be a kiss kiss fish and go around kissing instead. What is the lesson here? This is not a book to help toddlers understand their big feelings. This is a book that encourages stopping people on the street and telling them to “smile more” and kissing without consent. Seriously. What am I missing? The illustrations are beautiful, I’ll give it that.

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LHB

If you value CONSENT - do not buy!

Reviewed in Canada on July 15, 2018

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All grumpy boys need to feel better is a kiss from a girl? Gross. Lots of kissing in the book but no discussion if characters want or would like to be kissed. Not a good message to send to young children.

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Zakk

Inappropriate Messages

Reviewed in Canada on October 21, 2020

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Extremely disappointed with this book. I should have read the 1-star reviews because I agree with them completely. This book teaches:
1) To kiss others without consent
2) That it’s not okay to be grumpy
3) Not to talk about emotions

I will not be keeping this book.

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KariCon

Add this to your child’s book collection!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2021

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I bought this book on a whim as it appears in a lot of recommended reading lists for young children.
It’s an excellent read, so much fun and always brings a smile to my 1 year olds face when I shower him with kisses at the end. Lots of opportunities for the reader to put on their best pouty voice and get involved in the story!
I have read some negative feedback regarding this encouraging lack of consent behaviour on a different forum. (All a bit OTT if you ask me)
No I’m sorry I just don’t get that perspective at all.
Highly recommend!

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Laura M

Catchy chorus and lots of opportunities for different voices

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2021

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Mine and my husbands new favourite children’s book. Our five month old loves us putting on different voices for the different characters. The rhyming is fantastic and the repeated chorus is great and very catchy!

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