Meet the Baby, Pout-Pout Fish
#5 of 12 in The Pout-Pout Fish Series
What’s inside...
Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna's Meet the Baby, Pout-Pout Fish is a mini-adventure that introduces the youngest readers to the New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series. In this original illustrated board book, readers swim along with Mr. Fish as he meets a new guppy in his life under the sea.
Discussion points
How did the Pout-Pout Fish feel when he met the baby fish for the first time?
What are some ways the Pout-Pout Fish showed kindness to the baby fish?
Can you think of a time when you met someone new? How did you feel?
Why do you think it's important to be kind and friendly to others?
What would you do if you met a baby fish like the Pout-Pout Fish did?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to share their feelings about meeting new people, relating it to how the Pout-Pout Fish might have felt.
Discuss the importance of kindness and making new friends, using examples from the book to highlight positive behaviors.
Ask your child to imagine what they would do in the Pout-Pout Fish's situation to foster empathy and creative thinking.
Emphasize the feelings of the characters by asking your child to make facial expressions or sounds like the characters might make, enhancing understanding through play.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Change
Explanation: The story follows Mr. Fish as he navigates the arrival of a new baby fish, learning to accept and embrace the changes this brings to his life.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to adapt to new situations in their own lives, such as starting a new school or welcoming a new sibling.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Throughout the book, Mr. Fish shows care and commitment to the baby fish, demonstrating essential aspects of responsibility.
Real-World Application: Kids can relate this to taking care of their own belongings, pets, or helping with younger siblings, understanding the importance of being reliable and dependable.
Example Lesson: Expressing Emotions
Explanation: Mr. Fish goes through a range of emotions in the story, from apprehension to joy, showcasing healthy emotional expression.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to express their own feelings constructively, whether they’re feeling happy, sad, or anything in between.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Compassion
Explanation: As Mr. Fish takes care of the baby fish, he exhibits empathy and compassion, responding to the baby’s needs.
Real-World Application: Children learn to be considerate and understanding towards others' feelings and needs, which is vital for building strong interpersonal relationships.