The Pout-Pout Fish

The The Pout-Pout Fish runs 32 pages and is a 2013 edition. Mr. Fish swims around with a permanent pout until an unexpected friend helps him see he does not have to spread gloom.

  • 1-2 yearsAge
  • 32Pages
  • board bookFormat
  • Deborah DiesenAuthor

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How the The Pout-Pout Fish stacks up

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Pages32

Above the typical range for board books (16 to 30).

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8middle 24120
Edition year2013

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Price$7.9913th lowest price of 92

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Book at a glance

Formatboard book
Pages32 (other board books here: 8 to 120)
Edition year2013
LanguageEnglish
Age label1-2 years (from tatteredcover.com)

What it's about, per the publisher

Mr. Fish swims around with a permanent pout until an unexpected friend helps him see he does not have to spread gloom.

Where to buy the The Pout-Pout Fish

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Full specs

Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) The Pout-Pout Fish
TypeBoard book
List price$7.99
AuthorDeborah Diesen
IllustratorDan Hanna
PublisherFarrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Formatboard book
ISBN-139780374360979
Pages32
Age (publisher)1-2 years
LanguageEnglish
Edition year2013
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The Pout-Pout Fish: questions answered

From Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)'s published specs and retailer listings, last checked 2026-11-05.

What age is The Pout-Pout Fish for?

The publisher lists "1-2 years". Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see the AAP's safety and prevention pages. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

What is the ISBN of this edition?

9780374360979, the board book edition, 32 pages. Other editions (paperback, hardcover, lap size) have different ISBNs.

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