POUT POUT FISH

The Pout-Pout Fish, by Deborah Diesen and illustrated by Dan Hanna, is a popular children's picture book about a gloomy fish who spreads "dreary wearies" until he discovers his true, cheerful nature with the help of his friends, learning that he's actually a "kiss-kiss fish" who spreads "cheery-cheeries". The book, first published in 2008, is known for its rhythmic text, bold illustrations, and positive message about self-compassion and friendship, and it launched a bestselling series with many sequels