"The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark" by Deborah Diesen

The Pout-Pout Fish and his sea-dwelling friends are back in this sequel to the popular picture book of the same moniker. In this installment, Ms. Clam yawns and accidentally loses her pearl (for shame Ms. Clam) and the Pout Pout fish offers to retrieve it for her. As his journey continues towards the bottom of the sea, it becomes darker and darker until the Pout Pout fish gets lost and scared. With some encouraging words from his angelfish girlfriend and some help from his friends, will Pout-Pout find the pearl-pearl? (ahem...excuse me, got carried away there)

Bright, intricately detailed illustrations make this book as aesthetically pleasing as it is fun to read. This would make a great read for fans of the original Pout Pout Fish book as well as little ones who might be struggling with their own fears of the dark. A great message about conquering your fears and finding courage in yourself with the help of those who love you.