Reviews
"This simplified version of Deisen and Hanna's The Pout-Pout Fish (2008) is appropriate for babies and toddlers . . . Simple and sweet, this tale offers the lesson that sometimes, all that's needed for a turnaround in mood is some cheer and encouragement to change our perspective. The clean, uncluttered illustrations are kept simple, except for the pout-pout fish's features, which are delightfully expressive." -- Kirkus Reviews, This simplified version of Deisen and Hanna's The Pout-Pout Fish (2008) is appropriate for babies and toddlers . . . Simple and sweet, this tale offers the lesson that sometimes, all that's needed for a turnaround in mood is some cheer and encouragement to change our perspective. The clean, uncluttered illustrations are kept simple, except for the pout-pout fish's features, which are delightfully expressive. Little ones will easily recognize and likely try to copy the sad, scared and angry looks that cross the fish's face. An upbeat early book on feelings with a simple storyline that little ones will respond to., "This simplified version of Deisen and Hanna's The Pout-Pout Fish (2008) is appropriate for babies and toddlers . . . Simple and sweet, this tale offers the lesson that sometimes, all that's needed for a turnaround in mood is some cheer and encouragement to change our perspective. The clean, uncluttered illustrations are kept simple, except for the pout-pout fish's features, which are delightfully expressive. Little ones will easily recognize and likely try to copy the sad, scared and angry looks that cross the fish's face. An upbeat early book on feelings with a simple storyline that little ones will respond to." -- Kirkus Reviews, The Pout-Pout Fish : "Younger kids will love the repetition of the verses in this tale of a pout-pout fish." - TIME magazine, from its Top 10 Children's Books of 2008 List "Winning artwork_ Hanna's cartoonish undersea world swims with hilarious bug-eyed creatures that ooze personality." - Kirkus Reviews "Appealing_ The cartoon illustrations of undersea life are bright and clean and the protagonist's exaggerated expressions are entertaining." -School Library Journal, "This simplified version of Deisen and Hanna's The Pout-Pout Fish (2008) is appropriate for babies and toddlers . . . An upbeat early book on feelings with a simple storyline that little ones will respond to." - Kirkus Reviews , The Pout-Pout Fish : "Younger kids will love the repetition of the verses in this tale of a pout-pout fish." - TIME magazine, from its Top 10 Children's Books of 2008 List "Winning artwork... Hanna's cartoonish undersea world swims with hilarious bug-eyed creatures that ooze personality." - Kirkus Reviews "Appealing... The cartoon illustrations of undersea life are bright and clean and the protagonist's exaggerated expressions are entertaining." -School Library Journal, The Pout-Pout Fish : "Younger kids will love the repetition of the verses in this tale of a pout-pout fish." - TIME magazine, from its Top 10 Children's Books of 2008 List "Winning artwork... Hanna's cartoonish undersea world swims with hilarious bug-eyed creatures that ooze personality." - Kirkus Reviews "Appealing... The cartoon illustrations of undersea life are bright and clean and the protagonist's exaggerated expressions are entertaining." -School Library Journal, "This simplified version of Deisen and Hanna's The Pout-Pout Fish (2008) is appropriate for babies and toddlers . . . Simple and sweet, this tale offers the lesson that sometimes, all that's needed for a turnaround in mood is some cheer and encouragement to change our perspective. The clean, uncluttered illustrations are kept simple, except for the pout-pout fish's features, which are delightfully expressive. Little ones will easily recognize and likely try to copy the sad, scared and angry looks that cross the fish's face. An upbeat early book on feelings with a simple storyline that little ones will respond to." - Kirkus Reviews , "This simplified version of Deisen and Hanna's The Pout-Pout Fish (2008) is appropriate for babies and toddlers . . . Simple and sweet, this tale offers the lesson that sometimes, all that's needed for a turnaround in mood is some cheer and encouragement to change our perspective. The clean, uncluttered illustrations are kept simple, except for the pout-pout fish's features, which are delightfully expressive. Little ones will easily recognize and likely try to copy the sad, scared and angry looks that cross the fish's face. An upbeat early book on feelings with a simple storyline that little ones will respond to." - Kirkus Reviews
