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The Fish and his Puffy Temper - A Marine Life Story Book for Kids (Waves and Tales 3) [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

by Barbara Pinke (Author), Alvin Adhi (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 387 ratings

Help Your Child Manage Anger with Puffy the Fish

Does your child struggle with controlling their anger or frustration? The Fish and His Puffy Temper is a fun and interactive picture book designed for children aged 3-7. Join Puffy the hot-tempered fish as he learns essential skills to calm down, with the guidance of sea creatures who help him along the way.

⭐ Immediate Tools for Managing Anger: This story offers simple, practical strategies to help children understand and regulate their emotions, perfect for parents, carers, and educators.

⭐ Building Emotional Awareness: Through Puffy’s journey, children learn that it’s okay to feel angry, but important to handle those feelings with patience and understanding.

⭐ Proven Techniques for Calming Down: Engaging characters like Seassy the fish, a wise shark, and a playful seahorse offer tools for managing big emotions through relaxation and deep-breathing exercises.

⭐ Interactive and Fun: Vibrant illustrations and relatable activities make this book an enjoyable experience for young readers, turning tough emotions into something approachable.

⭐ Evidence-Based Strategies: The book incorporates child-friendly emotional regulation techniques to help build resilience and foster self-control, ensuring children can handle challenges confidently.


Give Your Child the Tools to Manage Anger!

Order The Fish and His Puffy Temper today and help your child develop essential skills for controlling their emotions and building better relationships. With Puffy's journey, they'll learn how to handle frustration in fun, practical ways. Perfect for kids aged 3-7, this book is a must-have resource for parents and caregivers.

——Don't wait—help your child find their calm!——

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  2. Book 3 of 3
    Waves and Tales
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    January 25, 2024
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“What happened?” Seassy asked.

“This always happens when I’m angry. I lose my temper, turn into a ball, and everyone swims away.”

Kids can learn about the importance of peer support and anger management through Puffy's story.

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Description Pizza is the fluffy superstar who turns every day into an adventure. Whether he's purring on his favorite blue mat or playing with his goofy toys, Pizza's playful activities will make you giggle and smile. Pesho's life was filled with uncertainty and worry, but when a kind voice whispered that "anything is possible," his small but fearless heart found its way to wonderful adventures. Seaya is a proud collector of pebbles, shells, and corals, but she isn’t expecting this mystery treasure. Calling on the other fish in the ocean, Seaya searches for answers. Discover the underwater world from A to Z, where each letter introduces sea creatures through bright illustrations and age-appropriate fun facts. This journal is perfect for capturing special friendship and keeping memories alive forever.

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Reviewed by Luwi Nyakansaila for Readers' Favorite

★★★★★

The Fish and His Puffy Temper is a children's picture book written by Barbara Pinke, with illustrations by Alvin Adhi. The story follows Puffy, an angry fish trying to make new friends. Unfortunately, the moment he arrives at the sea playground, he gets angry, puffs up, and scares away the other fish. Puffy soon realizes that it is no fun playing alone and becomes sad. Seassy, a seahorse, confronts him about his behavior and discovers why Puffy gets angry and that he is willing to make friends. The unlikely pair decides to find solutions to help Puffy control his anger. They visit different fish that face intense situations daily and learn from them how they stay calm and let go of their anger.

The Fish and His Puffy Temper is a heartwarming and relatable tale that teaches children the importance of self-control and empathy. Young readers will learn that making friends requires understanding and patience. The message is delivered gently and engagingly, making it an excellent read for children to learn about emotional intelligence and social skills. Barbara Pinke uses simple words and a calming tone to narrate the story, making it easy for readers to understand and fitting perfectly with the story's theme. The vibrant and colorful illustrations bring the sea world to life with intricate details that transport readers to an underwater world. The inclusion of small details like underwater plants, bubbles, and other subtle elements adds depth and texture to the art, making the story even more fun to read. I enjoyed this book and highly recommend sharing it with your children or students to teach them to control their emotions.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CTD17RXT
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 25, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Format ‏ : ‎ Print Replica
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3949736452
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Book 3 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Waves and Tales
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 387 ratings

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Barbara Pinke

Barbara Pinke

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Barbara Pinke is passionate about crafting stories filled with fun, adventure, and a sprinkle of magic!

Born and raised in Hungary, she’s explored much of Europe, hopscotching her way through different countries before finding her home in Germany.

Barbara is the creative force behind:

* Waves and Tales picture books,

* My Cat is Like That,

* Hugo the Huggy Bug,

* Season is... picture book series

* FunFact ABCs, and

* Magilicious Journeys chapter books.

Want exclusive sneak peeks and free printables? Sign up for her newsletter—you won't want to miss out on the fun!

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Customers find the book's illustrations lively and fun, with one review noting how they effectively illustrate anger management techniques. Moreover, the book serves as a great teaching tool for young readers, helping them understand self-control and learn from their mistakes. Additionally, the story receives positive feedback for being engaging.

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Customers enjoy the book's illustrations, which are colorful and lively, with one customer noting how they effectively carry the story of anger management.

"...The book is engaging and easy to understand, with vibrant illustrations that bring the underwater world to life...." Read more

"If you can stop gazing long enough at the amazingly colorful and beautiful underwater illustrations, you might learn something!..." Read more

"Amazing story book for young readers. The illustrations were phenomenal! I recommend that young children read this book with friends and family." Read more

"...A very easy way to start using different tools to help control anger. Gives the option to use each tool on its own or use them all together!..." Read more

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Customers find this book suitable for young readers, with one mentioning it serves as a great tool for teaching self-control and another noting it helps children learn from their mistakes.

"This is a cute read for children learning about emotional intelligence follows Puffy, a fish with a quick temper, as he learns to control his anger..." Read more

"...It teaches them to learn from their mistakes and don’t give up! Highly recommend!" Read more

"This books is well written for children. A very easy way to start using different tools to help control anger...." Read more

"My second son has a bit of a temper and this was a great read for us to do together...." Read more

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Customers find the book's story engaging, with one customer highlighting its great strategies for controlling emotions.

"...The book is engaging and easy to understand, with vibrant illustrations that bring the underwater world to life...." Read more

"Amazing story book for young readers. The illustrations were phenomenal! I recommend that young children read this book with friends and family." Read more

"Nice little story. My six year old was a little bored with it but held out and was happy how it ended...." Read more

"...It has great strategies told through the story as a way to help the little fish and make friends...." Read more

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  • John W.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Puffy, An Ocean Adventure About Emotions and Friendship
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
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    This is a cute read for children learning about emotional intelligence follows Puffy, a fish with a quick temper, as he learns to control his anger and make friends with the help of Seassy the seahorse and other wise sea creatures. The book is engaging and easy to understand, with vibrant illustrations that bring the underwater world to life. It's a great tool for teaching kids about self-control, empathy, and the importance of understanding others' feelings.
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  • Gail Christian
    5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT little story and ADORABLE illustrations!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
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    Poor Puffy! He wants to play with all the other young fish, but every time he tries they are all frightened and swim away. However, one day something remarkable happened: one fish decided to stay and see exactly what Puffy's problem was. The little fish identified the problem and was willing to help Puffy overcome it. The problem didn't go away immediately: Puffy had to learn several lessons and then practice, practice, PRACTICE them! That is an important point that should be reinforced with our children. Don't give up! Keep trying, and you WILL succeed!
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  • Robsuds
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Puff-rific Story About Controlling Emotions!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024
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    If you can stop gazing long enough at the amazingly colorful and beautiful underwater illustrations, you might learn something! This story gives kids the tools to be able to recognize, and eventually control, their emotions. Most importantly, it emphasizes the “if at first you don’t succeed - try, try again” method. It teaches them to learn from their mistakes and don’t give up! Highly recommend!
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  • Claire Crean
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for young readers
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025
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    Amazing story book for young readers. The illustrations were phenomenal! I recommend that young children read this book with friends and family.
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  • Kathy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute and has good tools for kids
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024
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    This books is well written for children. A very easy way to start using different tools to help control anger. Gives the option to use each tool on its own or use them all together! Puffy did so good!
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  • Aspen T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great tool for teaching!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
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    My second son has a bit of a temper and this was a great read for us to do together. I loved the different ways to help control your anger and so did my son. Having different ways, or tools, at your disposal can be extremely helpful. Just like not everyone can learn the same way, not everyone can react the same either. I would highly recommend this book for anyone needing to talk to their littles about their angry emotions.
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  • Vicki Howard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good advice
    Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024
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    Puffy has a problem most kids have at a young age, their temper. In this book puffy learns different ways of managing his anger.
    This book has a great lesson within it colorful pages.
    The illustrations are perfect.
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  • S H
    2.0 out of 5 stars Please, don't read this to children.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
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    I gave the children's picture book, "The Fish and his Puffy Temper," two stars for its potential. However, I strongly recommend against this book. Let me start with the best first.
    The first thing I noticed was that this is not a book a child can read alone, as there are some words that might need explaining, such as "queue" instead of "line." Another example is giving the shark the name, Ms. Carcharodon and the crab, Mr. DeCapoda. The first is the genus name of the great white shark, while the second is an order of crustaceans. I wonder if most adults know that fact in order to explain to their children, but a simple internet search will shed some light. This aspect is admirable, encouraging learning in the reader and listener while instigating conversation and interaction between child and caregiver.
    Next, though the illustrations are often expressive and cute, I noticed that the illustrations are also quite busy. For some children, this might provide more opportunity to explore as well as hold their attention. However, for children with sensory issues, this could cause overload. (Note: I applaud the illustrator for the clever touch of having the seahorse dad use a baby sling wrap as his pouch, in which he carries a baby seahorse.)
    The theme of the story, teaching children methods to handle anger, is a good choice. Here, however, is where things get a little sticky. I feel the emotions were set a bit extreme, with Puffy "blowing up" over the slightest thing, yet this can be over looked as something minor and open to interpretation.
    The real problem comes in when three methods of anger management fail to do the job. Mom Fish tells Puffy to put a band on his fin and snap it when he feels angry. This is a controversial method called Aversion Therapy, where an unpleasant or painful stimuli is created when an undesired emotion, thought, or action occurs. The unpleasantness or pain creates a negative association (aversion), causing the person to stop the unwanted behavior. This is a form of self-punishment and encourages self-abuse. As such, I have to encourage adults not to read this book to children.
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  • Christy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous art work. These illustrations are WOW!!!
    Reviewed in France on February 10, 2024
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    The title of the book and it's gorgeous cover illustrations grabbed me. If you're looking for a book to help a child become aware of anger in him or herself, it's great by the way. And even if you're NOT (which is my case) it's a beautiful story of a puffer fish which blows up when he gets mad. Which is plain funny in itself.

    Ok did I say that the illustrations are gorgeous!!!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2024
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    3.5 year old really liked it. Got it because we had been expressing our anger a lot with hitting so this was a great book to show other ways to express anger.
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  • Ben
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute and helpful book for managing toddler emotions!
    Reviewed in Germany on June 14, 2024
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    A very sweet little story to help your toddler understand and manage their feelings. Our little one now takes deep breaths just like Puffy! Looking forward to more from Puffy and friends!
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  • Frog80
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful undersea anger management skills
    Reviewed in Canada on May 16, 2024
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    What child doesn’t like blow fish? The illustrations are great and the tools suggested to curb anger are useful. I’ve never seen my son so serious about trying to learn behavior tactics (he struggles with anger and is saddened by it). He revealed this to me in a way he never has while going over this book.
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  • Olti
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tolle Buch
    Reviewed in Germany on June 1, 2024
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    Super Geschichte und so schön erzählt. Ich kann nur weiterempfehlen.
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