The Fish and His Puffy Temper
The Fish and His Puffy Temper
A picture book about anger and calming down, ages 3–7
When things don’t go his way, Puffy the Fish gets angry… and he PUFFS UP!
Puffy wants to play with the other young fish, but his big temper keeps getting in the way. With help from kind sea creatures (a wise shark, a gentle crab and a silly seahorse), Puffy learns calming tricks that really work: counting, deep breathing and asking for help.
And so can your child.
Written by Barbara Pinke, illustrated by Alvin Adhi. Book 3 of the Waves and Tales series.
Awards
Global Book Awards 2024 – Gold Medal, Children – Animals
Readers’ Favorite 2024 – Silver Medal, Children – Animals
Big feelings, gentle tools
A story about anger, calming down and friendship
What kids take away
- Everyone feels angry sometimes, and that’s okay.
- Anger can make us “puff up” and do things we don’t mean.
- Counting and deep breathing help us calm down.
- Asking for help is a good way to handle big feelings.
- It’s easier to play with friends when we feel calm.
Read it together: 3 questions to ask
- What makes you feel “puffy”?
- Which calming trick helped Puffy most? Which one would you try?
- How can we help a friend who feels angry?
Free printable: play Spot the Fish with Puffy and his Waves and Tales friends!
What parents say
4.5 stars on Amazon
Parents, teachers and counselors say Puffy makes it easier to talk about anger with little ones, and that the calming tricks are simple enough for kids to use in the moment. Many mention the adorable illustrations, too.
Book details
- Ages 3–7, read-aloud picture book
- Written by Barbara Pinke, illustrated by Alvin Adhi
- Hardcover, paperback and Kindle