Central Kansas Library System

An exciting new adventure starring the 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...

"Oh no! There's a misbehaving shark at the playground! Swim along with the pout-pout fish as he confronts the challenge of bullying. He just might discover the strength of his community--and the power of his own voice."--

Presents a story about confidence. "Mr. Fish has a fun idea! He is going to make a painting for his friends at school, and he does not need any help. He can do this on his own! But when his plan doesn't work, he may end up needing his friends after all."--

"Mr. Fish is having a hard time finding the right presents for his friends, until he learns that the best gifts come from the heart"--

Mr. Fish recalls how, on his very first day of school, he anxiously went to one classroom after another watching students do things he could not, until Miss Hewitt showed him to the room that was right for beginners.

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

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.

Mr. Fish and an increasing number of sea creatures investigate, then decide how to deal with, a huge mess in the ocean. Includes tips for the reader to help clean up and protect the ocean.

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