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The Pout-Pout Fish in the big-big dark cover
Children · Ages 8

The Pout-Pout Fish in the big-big dark

by Deborah Diesen

Age rating: Ages 8 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

This picture book features a grumpy fish named Pout-Pout Fish who is sad. He learns to overcome his gloom with the help of his friends in the big-big dark.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

The 'big-big dark' might be slightly intimidating for very young children.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story promotes positive emotional regulation.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice0

Courage is not a central theme in this book.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme in this story.

Love & Friendship40

Friendship and support for Pout-Pout Fish are shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption50

The book teaches about overcoming sadness and finding happiness.

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