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The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark

by Deborah Diesen
32p. 978-0-37430-798-1.
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PreS-Gr 1 Mr. Fish goes on an undersea adventure to reclaim Ms. Clam's lost pearl. Repeating his mantra, "I'm FAST as a sailfish, /I'm STRONG as a shark, /I'm SMART as a dolphin," he nervously admits, "But I'm SCARED OF THE DARK!" As he ventures through deeper and darker waters, his resolution falters: "I know I made a promise, /But this fish is headin' back!" With the help of Miss Shimmer and Mr. Lantern, he not only conquers his fears, but also finds the missing pearl. The playful, rhyming verse is well matched with Hanna's funny cartoon illustrations. The whimsical sea creatures include a puffer fish reading Diesen's "The Pout-Pout Fish"(Farrar, 2008). A buoyant tale.-"Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ontario, Canada" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
Despite his fear of the dark, Mr. Fish ventures into the ocean's black depths in search of Ms. Clam's missing pearl. Encouraged in his pursuit by unseen supporters, the fish learns that friends can help you be brave. A lilting rhyme and expressive cartoon illustrations invite contemplation, allowing readers to search for hidden clues and details within the drawings and text.

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