New Releases by Deborah Diesen

From New York Times–bestselling author Debbie Diesen comes a story about a mother and her multiracial daughter sharing beautiful life moments as they watch flower bulbs bloom—great for early spring.

Soon to be a major motion picture! The Pout-Pout Fish is a glum, gloomy swimmer who doesn''t quite fit in . . . But maybe he hasn''t gone on the right adventure yet! Swim along with Mr. Fish as he discovers new places and meets new friends. Turns out being pouty isn''t really his destiny. It''s much easier to find the courage to be yourself with friends by your side. The movie tie-in edition of the New York Times bestselling, blockbuster sensation The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna features new characters and many fin-tastic surprises.

Turn everyday worries into confidence! First introduced in The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale, Willa Whale is the star of her own spin-off series, inspired by the New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish books. Willa is discouraged! She’s learning something new. She’s tried and tried, but no success: “I don’t know what to do!” She’s sure she''ll never get it. “I’m missing what it takes!” But could it be a good thing To make thirty-two mistakes? Swim along with Willa Whale as she explores the experience of trying, practicing, and making mistakes. She might just discover that everyone makes mistakes when they try new things—even grown-ups and the Pout-Pout Fish!—and that mistakes are an important part of learning and growing. There are more Pout-Pout Fish and Worry-Worry Whale books in the sea: The Pout-Pout Fish The Pout-Pout Fish In the Big-Big Deep The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School The Not Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish The Pout-Pout Fish, Far, Far From Home The Pout-Pout Fish and the Bully-Bully Shark The Pout-Pout Fish and the Can’t-Sleep Blues The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up the Ocean The Pout-Pout Fish and the Mad, Mad Day The Pout-Pot Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale The Worry-Worry Whale and the Classroom Jitters The Worry-Worry Whale and the Halloween Scaries (Coming soon!)

Join Mr. Fish and Willa Whale in this fin-tastic flip book! Two stories in one, this bindup is the perfect introduction to the New York Times–bestselling The Pout-Pout Fish and The Worry-Worry Whale and the Classroom Jitters by Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna. First, 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. Flip the book over to watch Willa Whale star in her own spin-off series. Swim along with Willa as she develops strategies and confidence for raising her fin. She might just discover that sharing our ideas, thoughts, and questions will help us learn and grow!

First introduced in The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale, Willa Whale is the star of her own spin-off series, inspired by the New York Times–bestselling Pout-Pout Fish books from Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna. Circle Time is starting, But Willa’s feeling worried. “What if I get called upon?” Her tummy’s getting flurried! Swim along with Willa Whale as she develops strategies and confidence for raising her fin. She might just discover that sharing our ideas, thoughts, and questions will help us learn and grow!

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.

Mr. Fish helps his friend Willa Whale overcome her social anxiety in the next installment of the New York Times–bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series from Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna. Willa Whale is full of worries! Will the party be too loud? Will she find someone to talk to? Will she get lost in the crowd? Mr. Fish is Willa''s friend, and he''d like to help her out. Can some of his suggestions help Willa with her doubt? Swim along with the Pout-Pout Fish and Willa Whale as they explore the world of worry. Together, they might just learn that when worry swims inside us, there are things that we can do!

Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna''s Meet the Baby, Pout-Pout Fish is a short and sweet mini-adventure created to introduce the youngest guppies to the New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series. There''s a new little one under the sea—let''s say hello! Swim along with Mr. Fish as he meets a new guppy in his life in this next original illustrated board book from New York Times bestselling creators Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna.

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.

Mr. Fish and Willa Whale are on their way to a birthday party, but Willa is worried about fitting in so Mr. Fish shows her how to overcome her social anxiety by tackling the worries one at a time.

The New York Times-bestselling children''s book series returns with The Pout-Pout Fish and the Mad, Mad Day. The Pout-Pout Fish''s morning has been maddening and rough. Disappointments and frustrations—Mr. Fish has had enough! It''s been one thing, then another, then another stacked on top. He''s mad and getting madder. Is there any way to stop? Swim along with Mr. Fish as he faces his anger and gains new understandings. With a little help from his friends, he might just discover the healing power of words and self-compassion.

With the help of his friends, Mr. Fish is able to overcome his anger.

This treasury of 12 short, read-aloud stories starring the New York Times bestselling Mr. Fish and all his friends is perfect for bedtime, new readers, or on-the-go! Mr. Fish and his friends are back to turn little pouts into big smiles over and over again! Each of these 12 short stories can be read aloud in about five minutes, making this collection the perfect choice for before bedtime, on the go, or new readers. Favorite themes and new adventures come to life in each fully illustrated, energetic story of your favorite undersea friends, from Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna, the bestselling team that brought you The Pout-Pout Fish.

Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna''s Happy Hanukkah, Pout-Pout Fish is a short and sweet mini-adventure created to introduce the youngest guppies to the New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series. Celebrate Hanukkah with Mr. Fish and his friends—it''s eight nights of fun! From a delicious meal to lighting the menorah, Hanukkah is a time of joy. Toddlers will love swimming along with the pout-pout fish as he turns little pouts into big smiles in this original board book.

The star of Deborah Diesen''s New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series is back and off to the dentist--featuring illustrations by Dan Hanna. In Pout-Pout Fish: Goes to the Dentist, he''s getting nervous—will the dentist be able to help him smile?

You Can Be Kind, Pout-Pout Fish! is a Level 1 Beginning Reader about learning to be kind featuring the star of Deborah Diesen''s New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series--with illustrations by Dan Hanna. Mr. Fish’s friends are all about to pout, and soon the whole class is in a bad mood. What can Mr. Fish do to turn the day around? All it takes is a simple act of kindness! Turn little pouts into big smiles with this new series perfect for beginning readers.

You Can Read, Pout-Pout Fish! is a Level 1 Beginning Reader about learning to read featuring the star of Deborah Diesen''s New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series--with illustrations by Dan Hanna. Pout-Pout Fish is learning to read! With his teacher’s help, he meets some letters, some words, and some books. Reading is fun—that is, until he meets a really big word... Turn little pouts into big smiles with this new series perfect for beginning readers.

Turn little pouts into big smiles with this paperback series based on the New York Times—bestselling Pout-Pout Fish books. In Pout-Pout Fish: Goes to the Doctor by Deborah Diesen and illustrator Dan Hanna, the sad-faced fish is feeling very nervous about his doctor''s visit—what if he has to get a shot? Luckily, his friends make him realize that doctors are here to help keep everyone healthy!

Learn all about the history of voting rights in the United States—from our nation’s founding to the present day—in this powerful picture book from the New York Times bestselling author of The Pout-Pout Fish. A right isn’t right till it’s granted to all… The founders of the United States declared that consent of the governed was a key part of their plan for the new nation. But for many years, only white men of means were allowed to vote. This unflinching and inspiring history of voting rights looks back at the activists who answered equality’s call, working tirelessly to secure the right for all to vote, and it also looks forward to the future and the work that still needs to be done.

From before sunrise until after sunset, a group of birds sings and sings some more, first performing solos from their perches and then harmonizing while in flight.

Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna''s Pout-Pout Fish: Special Valentine features the star of the New York Times bestselling series celebrating Valentine''s Day in this new 8x8 paperback format. It''s time for Valentine''s Day, and there''s no better way to enjoy it than with Mr. Fish and his friends! At an affordable price point, and with two pages of punch-out Valentine''s Day cards to share, this format is fun and accessible for Mr. Fish''s fans and newcomers alike.

The star of the New York Times bestselling series is back, celebrating the Christmas season in Pout-Pout Fish: Christmas Spirit from Deborah Diesen and illustrator Dan Hanna. Mr. Fish can''t find his Christmas spirit! How can he get it back? Can his friends help him recover it?

The star of the New York Times bestselling series is back to celebrate Thanksgiving in Be Thankful, Pout-Pout Fish, an original board book from author Deborah Diesen and illustrator Dan Hanna. Gobble! Gobble! It’s Thanksgiving under the sea, and Mr. Fish has much to be grateful for. Toddlers will love swimming along with the pout-pout fish as he turns little pouts into big smiles in this original board book.

The New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series from Deborah Diesen and illustrator Dan Hanna is back! It''s time for Halloween, and Mr. Fish is nervous about visiting a haunted house with his friends—but he just may be surprised that it''s not all so scary! At an affordable price point, this new format is fun and accessible for Mr. Fish''s fans and newcomers alike.

It’s picture day, and the boy at the center of this charming story wants to make sure his picture is perfect. It seems as though everything’s going wrong for him—he has bedhead, a stained shirt, and a big scowl on his face. But when he goes up for his picture, he thinks about his terrible appearance, and he smiles—because he secretly wants his picture to be the worst ever taken! But just as he smiles, the photo is snapped, and his plan is ruined when he takes a totally adorable picture. Perfectly paired with the larger-than-life silliness of Dan Santat’s illustrations, this is a sweet and funny picture book about a classic school moment. Praise"The narrator’s over-the-top voice makes reading aloud a must . . . high-energy comedy that involves only minor destruction."— Publishers Weekly

This addition 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.

Get ready to go back to school with the Pout-Pout Fish! Mr. Fish is going back to school to be a substitute teacher, and he''s nervous—until he meets a little guppy who can help him! At an affordable price point, and with two pages of stickers, this new format is fun and accessible for Mr. Fish''s fans and newcomers alike.

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.