New Releases by Deborah Diesen

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 Whale is worried, And she isn’t having fun. “Halloween is scary! I wish this day were done!” She’s overwhelmed and anxious In the loud, spooky scene. Can Willa find a way To have a better Halloween? Swim along with Willa Whale as she explores strategies and makes a Halloween plan that works for her. She might just discover that there’s room for every one of us in every celebration! 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 Made 32 Mistakes

Sea it in theaters March 20, 2026! 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.

Sea it in theaters March 20, 2026! Mr. Fish has a new friend! Deep in the ocean, a spunky little seadragon lives in the busy reef with her mom and dad. Her name is Pip, and she's known for spreading joy all about. She loves to lend a helping hand to those in need, and even inspired Mr. Fish. The Pout-Pout Fish: Meet Pip! is a Level 2 Beginning Reader about kindness, generosity, and ocean fun that features characters from the major motion picture inspired by the New York Times–bestselling book series by Deborah Diesen with illustrations from Dan Hanna.

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!)

Perfect for back to school; turn everyday worries into confidence! A standalone starring Willa Whale first introduced in New York Times-bestselling The Pout-Pout Fish series. Circle Time is starting, But Willa’s feeling worried. “What if I get called upon?” Her tummy’s getting flurried! “The answer might be in me, But I always take too long.” Her worries keep increasing, “I know I’ll get it wrong!” 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! There are more Worry-Worry Whale books in the sea: The Worry-Worry Whale Made 32 Mistakes The Worry-Worry Whale and the Halloween Scaries (Coming soon!)

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? You Can Find the Class Pet, Pout-Pout Fish! is a paperback Level 1 Beginning Reader about patience, teamwork, and classroom fun that features the characters from the New York Times–bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series by Deborah Diesen with illustrations from Dan Hanna.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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!

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.

It's Easter in the deep blue sea! Join Mr. Fish and his friends on their annual Easter egg hunt. Is this the year when Pout-Pout Fish finally comes home with an egg of his own? Turn little pouts into big smiles with this new paperback series based on the New York Times–bestselling Pout-Pout Fish books.

Mr. Fish can't fall asleep in this new jacketed hardcover addition to Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna's New York Times–bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series. One night in the ocean, the Pout-Pout Fish can't get to sleep! He's all ready for bed, but he just can't catch a snooze. When he asks his friends for advice, they're all sure they know what he should do—count sheep, use a pillow made of rocks, swim in circles—but nothing works. What to do when good advice isn't good for everyone? Little guppies will love The Pout-Pout Fish and the Can't-Sleep Blues, a bedtime story about learning from experience and doing what's best for you!

"The pout-pout fish loves dressing up for Halloween. His spooktacular costumes will turn pouts into big smiles!"--

A grandfather and his granddaughter welcome fall in this sweet, whimsical story about finding beauty and wonder in every moment. Fall is here Colorful leaves whisper to each other. Geese honk as they flock across the sky. Pumpkins listen patiently from their patch. The season announces itself in all sorts of ways--if you stop to say hello From New York Times-bestselling author Deborah Diesen and illustrator Lucy Fleming, Hello, Fall is a touching story of the autumn season.

See below for English description. Le poisson Pout-Pout enseigne à un requin intimidateur tout ce qu'il faut savoir au sujet de la gentillesse et de l'amitié dans cet album original. Plongez dans cette histoire divertissante où le requin découvre la force de la communauté et le pouvoir de sa propre voix. Pout-Pout Fish teaches a bully shark about kindness and being a friend in this original picture book. Swim along as he discovers the strength of his community, and the power of his own voice. Original title: Pout-Pout Fish and the Bully Bully Shark

An interactive seek-and-find book, starring the New York Times-bestselling Pout-Pout Fish and all his friends! The bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series now includes a seek-and-find book! Young guppies will delight in searching for Mr. Fish, his friends, and a playful collection of objects hidden in the pictures. Each page is packed with undersea artwork, and points out specific items or characters for readers to find. The Pout-Pout Fish Look-and-Find Book is sure to keep fans entertained for hours, and turn little pouts into big smiles!

Nominee for the 2019-2020 Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Award A puppy named Poppy hears a rustling behind her fence and does what any curious puppy would--digs a hole under! There she finds another puppy! The puppies find two more floppy puppy friends and go on a galloping, gamboling adventure...until they catch a fright and go racing back to their loving homes. Told in bouncing, rolling rhyme, this sweet story is sure to capture the hearts of little dog lovers everywhere.

An exciting new adventure starring the New York Times-Bestselling Pout-Pout Fish! Mr. Fish has prepped and packed, And he’s made big plans to roam. He’s ready for adventure On his trip away from home! But sometimes trips have detours And not everything goes right. Without his favorite toy, Can he fall asleep at night? Swim along with Mr. Fish as he explores new places and meets new friends in THE POUT-POUT FISH, FAR, FAR FROM HOME. He might just learn that a few bumps along the way are all part of the journey. Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna are back with everyone's favorite grumpy fish, to show that love doesn’t have to be packed, it travels with you always.

A mother and child plant flower bulbs in the fall, wait through the winter, and see them bloom in the spring.

The pout-pout fish believes he only knows how to frown, even though many of his friends suggest ways to change his expression, until one day a fish comes along that shows him otherwise.