

Read this book several times to the children. Spend some time talking about the story.


Ask questions so they can connect what is happening in the book to things they already know. Stop if there is something you or your child would like to talk about.Point to the fish on the cover and ask, “What do you think that fish is feeling?” Does he look happy? Sad?”.They may want to hold it, turn the pages, or even taste it! Show your child the front of the book and encourage them to explore it.This book tells a story of a gloomy fish whose sea creature friends keep telling him to cheer up, until one fish who shows him he was ready to be happy all along.
