Best Selling Books by Deborah Diesen

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.

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!)

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

A group of babies stages a "protest crawl," in which they make their list of demands known to their parents in no uncertain terms: no bibs, no mashed peas, no frilly clothes. By the author of the New York Times best-seller The Pout-Pout Fish.

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!)

Izzie just loves when her mama blows her kisses to catch. Smooch kisses, zig-zag kisses, and even triple decker kisses! But even though she runs and leaps for it, Izzie misses a kiss! Her heart sinks as she watches it zip higher and higher into the sky. When Mama lets Izzie in on a sweet secret she realizes that her mama''s love will always come to find her, no matter what! This silly and tender story is a universal one of a parent''s love.

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

After planning for months to have the perfect school picture taken, a boy''s moment of weakness ruins everything.

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.

Mr. Fish feels nervous venturing deep in the sea to look for Ms. Clam''s lost pearl until Miss Shimmer helps him conquer his fear of the dark.