The Worry-Worry Whale and the Classroom Jitters

Ages 4 to 8

Move over, Mr. Fish! Willa Whale is the star of her own spin-off series, inspired by the New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish books. In this story, Willa overcomes her fear of getting called on in class.

From New York Times-bestselling author Deborah Diesen comes a new underwater friend that kids will love—Willa Whale!

Circle Time is starting,

But Willa’s feeling worried.

“What if I get called upon?”

Her tummy’s getting flurried!

“The answer might be in me,

But I always take too long.”

Her worries keep increasing.

“I know I’ll get it wrong!”

With a little bit of encouragement and advice from her parents, Willa Whale develops strategies and confidence for raising her fin to discover that sharing our ideas will help us learn and grow.

About the Author

Deborah Diesen is the author of the New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish books, and has worked as a bookseller, a bookkeeper, and a reference librarian. She lives in Michigan with her family. deborahdiesen.com

Dan Hanna has more than ten years of experience in the animation industry, and his work has appeared on BBC America and the Cartoon Network. He lives in Camarillo, California. danhanna.com