Trout, Trout, Trout!: A Fish Chant (American City Series) by April Pulley Sayre

by April Pulley Sayre

This hilarious fish chant has had fish lovers laughing since 2004 when the hardcover was released.Now available in paperback, the jaunty text still begs to be chanted out loud.Wacky, bold illustrations add even more humor, yet accurately depict dozens of freshwater fish. This unique concept teaches kids the names of fish in an entertaining way.Trout, Trout, Trout! is more than just laugh-out-loud fun.Four pages of fact-filled end matter provide lots of information to satisfy teachers, parents and kids who want more, more, more!Even non-fish lovers will giggle their way through this book. Sayre and Park make an unbeatable author/illustrator team. The interactive chant and repetition of words is perfect for classrooms, storytime read-alouds or for bedtime.

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Childrens, Storytime, Nature, Nonfiction, Humor

Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

April Pulley Sayre was an award-winning children’s book author of over 55 natural history books for children and adults. Her read-aloud nonfiction books, known for their lyricism and scientific precision, have been translated into French, Dutch, Japanese, and Korean. She is best known for pioneering literary ways to immerse young readers in natural events via creative storytelling and unusual perspectives.

Reviews

[Melki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chestnut Lamprey, lookin' odd.
Pupfish.
Catfish.
Cod, Cod, Cod!

This is a weird and wonderful read-aloud, featuring nearly nothin' but the names of fish. Trip Park's illustrations are funny, and there are four pages of no-nonsense info about fish featured in the book, AND others . . . whose names I guess the author couldn't find a rhyme for. If there's a fisherman or an ichthyologist in your life, they should really take a gander at this amusing book.

[Libby · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty clever and fun to say, but I've never heard of most of the fish in this book and my 18-mo-old son rarely asked to read it during our 3 weeks with it. Since it was only about fish, and there wasn't much else in the cute pictures, my son was bored with just pointing out the obvious fish on each page. Probably better for an older child who is interested in learning about different names of different fish. (I'm no fisherwoman, but I got the feeling that these were the names of fish you would normally fish for.)

[Jason Dillingham · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this is a fun book. The illustrations are pretty to look at, and I learned a fair amount about the fish listed through the verse book. I believe my toddler mostly enjoys the book because of the pictures. There is a neato section at the end that has a mini bio for all the fish, but it’s not something he’s interested in much. 😅

[Matthew · Rating 3 out of 5]

This poetic book of fish is both interesting and unusual. The poem that makes up the vast majority of the book is basically a rhyming list poem of the different varieties of fish. The last two pages are full of brief descriptions of the fish that the poem mentions. The illustrations are meant to be comical and narrate a very human underwater fish world. It's not my favorite book on fish, or even my favorite April Sayre book, but it's not bad.

[Amy Schmitz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a humorous book with great illustrations that any young fishermen will be sure to love. It has a good mix of familiar and unfamiliar fish throughout the book. The rhyming and repetition this book provides makes it great for young readers. I also like the science integration and the description of all of the fish at the end of the book.

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining text with a mixture of familiar and unusual fish, accompanied by amazing illustrations. After borrowing a copy from the library, I had to buy one for my boys. My four-year-old loves to "read" it from memory.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great kids book. Colorful goofy illustrations and a wonderfully creative "chant" of a variety of actual fish names. Lots of species that most people have likely never heard of. Fun to read out loud, and descriptions of the actual fish are provided at the end.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

What April Sayre did with this incredible rhyming chant about fish, Trip Park was able to match equally with his masterful illustrations. WOW! My kids will love this! I can just hear it..."Can I check that book out, pleaaaassseee??!!"

[Kalynda · Rating 5 out of 5]

So fun to read! Although I was by myself, I couldn't help but read this aloud. :) The animated illustrations and clever chant are a great add to any classroom or home library--especially in my home state of Idaho! :)

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book told in rhyme and song describing freshwater fish native to the US, and Canada, and how they got their names, and where they make their habitat. A very detailed glossary at the end of the book.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellant book for kids. My 3 year old loves it. It's a chant with fish names. At the end each fish is described. The illustration is great too!

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book changed my life! The illustrations are fantastic! My favorite has to be....definitely the Rainbow Shiner!

[M · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of our all time favorites!

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

We loved this book as much as the Ant, Ant, Ant! one. Great chant, amazing illustrations. A fun, fun book. Loved it!

[Jayanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

true fish names are funnier than fiction.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is hilarious.

[Marisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got this for my husband to read to the kids, but I think it's pretty fun, too. I love kids' books with rhythm.

[Keith Bowden · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's cute, and the illustrations are wonderful! (That's where the 4th star comes in.)

[Michele · Rating 3 out of 5]

Trout, Trout, Trout is fun, fun, fun. That is if your child has an interest in fish. Fun illustrations.

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Trout, Trout, Trout! (A Fish Chant) is a charmingly illustrated book of the variety of freshwater fish in North America.

Used for "Fish-A-Mania" Storytime-July, 2010.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun, great pictures, amusing language

[Lacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everythime I shelve this book I have to read it and it always makes me smile. Good dad and little son book. Great rhythm.

[Donalyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Specific vocabulary and playful rhyming text create a hilarious book about freshwater fish. 4 page glossary provides additional information about each fish.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Digraphs sh ch

[Lindsay · Rating 3 out of 5]

fish - The illustrations are super bizarre and exaggerated but the text is too good to ignore. Chock full of fish names and a great chanting beat.

[Shay · Rating 1 out of 5]

It was about fish, and I didn't really like it.

[Hope L. Justice · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just weird.

[Fishface · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best. Book. Ever. Great illustrations, and very deep, thought-provoking text.

[Aja · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great pictures, lots of fish!

[Kalynne]

Date: 07.15.24
Attendees 88
Theme: Fish
Introduction and announcements: Bread and Butter

Book one: The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark by Ken Geist

Song/rhyme/game one: Over the Deep Blue (keep speeding up)

'Twas a sunny day when I went to play
Down by the sea
I climbed aboard a pirate ship
And the Captain said to me
"We're going this way, that way
Forwards, backwards
Up and down, up and down
Over the deep blue sea

Book two: A Mouthful of Minnows by John Hare

Song/rhyme/game two: The Jellyfish Songs by GoNoodle, Moose Tube (with ribbon bracelets)

Book three: Trout Trout Trout (A Fish Chant) by April Pulley Sayre

Song/ rhyme/ game three: A Slippery Fish

Activity: https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/wp-co...
Used a fish template on cardstock instead of a paper plate