Description: A curious fish, a sad fish, a shy fish, a proud fish, an angry fish, and a happy fish. Come swim through the pages of this book with these special fish. A Colorful Journey of Emotions Beneath the Sea A child's day is filled with curiosity and wonder. There are moments of excitement and pride, as well as moments of envy, sadness, and anger. To a child, every one of these moments is precious — just like the shimmering fish in this book! Twenty-one fish swimming through the dark sea show the full spectrum of emotions. The book is designed in an incredibly simple and clear way — one page features a fish, and the other features a word. "I'm curious," "I'm nervous," "I'm amazed," "I'm angry," "I'm proud," "I'm jealous," "I'm happy," "I'm content" — these are real emotions that children experience every day. Through this book, children not only feel and learn about various emotions, but also find it easier and more fun to express feelings that may have been difficult to put into words. Jewel-like Drawings and Handwriting "A work of art for children and adults alike, in which beautiful, lively fish paint emotions." — Kirkus Reviews Vivid, bold lines and radiant colors that seem to smile right at the reader are the hallmark of Mies van Hout's illustrations. Her vibrant artwork has been published and loved in over 20 countries around the world. At first glance, the drawings look as simple and approachable as a child's doodles — but in fact, they are the result of extensive practice and study. Here's how Mies van Hout describes creating The Happy Fish: First, she hangs all her finished fish drawings on the wall. If, looking at a fish on the wall, she herself feels the emotion it's meant to express, then it's a success. But sometimes, a week later, a fish seems to be missing something — so she discards it and draws a new one. If a fish is still hanging on the wall weeks later, it finally survives. She drew hundreds of fish for this book alone. Beyond the fish, another charm of this book lies in its lettering. The words in this book do more than convey meaning — they visually express emotion as well. Mies van Hout studied and practiced Hangeul in order to write the text by hand herself. The vivid lines, beautiful colors, and rich textures found in both the drawings and the writing make you want to turn the pages again and again. Ways to Enjoy This Book with Your Child * Draw Your Own Fish Choose an emotion and draw your own fish. You can express emotions through the placement of the eyes and mouth, and through color. Use expressive materials like paint or crayons to create a wonderful drawing. It may help to have your child sketch first so they don't rush to finish — ten minutes is plenty for a sketch. * Express and Talk About Feelings Try expressing emotions like in a play. If you need to express "sad," think about what makes you feel sad. Or show your child a picture of the sad fish and ask, "Who is sad? What do you think happened?" Talking about emotions helps children learn not only about their own feelings, but also about the perspectives and relationships of others. You can also talk about the differences between similar emotions — ask your child what's different between "happy," "joyful," and "content." When children go through something difficult in daily life, it isn't always easy for them to talk about their feelings. When words are hard to find, choosing a picture from this book can help them express themselves instead. * Create Your Own Story When something happens, try creating a story about the emotions involved. For example: "At first I was angry. Then I felt sad, and angry at myself. But now I feel proud of myself." * Draw a Mind Map Choose one emotion and write it in the center of a piece of paper. Then draw branches out from the center to connect related...