One of my children’s (and my) favorite picture books is The Pout-pout Fish by Deborah Diesen. The book has a wonderful rhyme scheme, and the illustrations are fabulous. Having studied marine science, I love all the little worms and other invertebrates that populate the book. For Christmas this year I decided to give the book to the son of a friend of mine from graduate school. I looked all over for a stuffed animal to give with the book, but couldn’t find one, so I made one. This is my first attempt to create a stuffed animal pattern, and I think it was rather successful. My sewing machine finally ground to a halt (It’s a 1964 Montgomery Ward… it has done more than it’s service), so the fish is hand sewn. 
I didn’t get a very good picture of the front of the fish.
We love him! Mr. Pout is awesome, and the book is so cute.
Wow! He’s perfect!
Is there anything you cannot do? It looks perfect!
So adorable! You did an amazing job. Mr. Fish has never looked better!
Best Fishes to you,
Debbie Diesen (author of The Pout-Pout Fish)
Thanks! We love the book. Many a of my daughter’s pouting fits have been headed off by the threat to “put a kiss-kiss on the pout-pout”. Even at a big, grown-up, eight years old that wins a smile.
Ok Jules. Once again you have done it. I ADORE your new fish. Please Make me one. How much will he sell for? You are so damned talented.
I *love* The Pout-Pout fish! You did a fantastic job bringing him to life!
I *love* The Pout-Pout fish! You did a fantastic job bringing him to life!
khols cares is selling a plush pout pout fish, and the octopus, also the two books and a bag, khols cares five bucks a piece
its not quite as cute as the one u made but the proceeds go to charity