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PreSchool-Grade 1-- Children will be immediately drawn to this book that features an iridescent, metallic-looking main character whose ``scales were every shade of blue and green and purple, with sparkling silver scales among them.'' Adult suspicions of the gimmick overwhelming the story quickly fade as the plot unfolds: none of the other fish will have anything to do with the Rainbow Fish, who always swims by superciliously and refuses to give away any of his special garb. He is lonely and without admirers until a wise female octopus advises him to give away his scales. Rainbow Fish then discovers that sharing brings happiness and acceptance. The delicate watercolors of underwater scenes are a perfect foil to the glittering scales that eventually form a part of each fish's exterior. This is certainly a story written to convey a message, but in its simplicity, it recalls the best of Lionni. Besides, what three-year-old doesn't need reinforcement about sharing? - School Library Journal
"A delightful tale." ―Parade
"A delightful tale." ―Parade
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Marcus Pfister was born in Bern, Switzerland. After studying at the Art School of Bern, he apprenticed as a graphic designer and worked in an advertising agency before becoming self-employed in 1984. His debut picture book, The Sleepy Owl, was published by NorthSouth in 1986, but his big breakthrough came six years later with The Rainbow Fish. Marcus has illustrated over sixty-five books that have been translated into more than sixty languages and received countless international awards. He lives with his wife, Debora, and their children in Bern.
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Publisher: Northsouth Books
Author: Marcus Pfister
Illustrator: Marcus Pfister
ISBN: 978-1558580091
Size (H x W): 8.5x11
Weight: 1.2 pounds
Cover Type: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 32
Language: English
Date Published: 1999-01-27
Author: Marcus Pfister
Illustrator: Marcus Pfister
ISBN: 978-1558580091
Size (H x W): 8.5x11
Weight: 1.2 pounds
Cover Type: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 32
Language: English
Date Published: 1999-01-27
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PreSchool-Grade 1-- Children will be immediately drawn to this book that features an iridescent, metallic-looking main character whose ``scales were every shade of blue and green and purple, with sparkling silver scales among them.'' Adult suspicions of the gimmick overwhelming the story quickly fade as the plot unfolds: none of the other fish will have anything to do with the Rainbow Fish, who always swims by superciliously and refuses to give away any of his special garb. He is lonely and without admirers until a wise female octopus advises him to give away his scales. Rainbow Fish then discovers that sharing brings happiness and acceptance. The delicate watercolors of underwater scenes are a perfect foil to the glittering scales that eventually form a part of each fish's exterior. This is certainly a story written to convey a message, but in its simplicity, it recalls the best of Lionni. Besides, what three-year-old doesn't need reinforcement about sharing? - School Library Journal
"A delightful tale." ―Parade
If you read this very popular book just before bed, and the light is still on in the hallway, you can make the rainbow scales glitter on the page, and realize why the Rainbow Fish was so proud of his beautiful decoration. Sometimes, though, being too proud of outside beauty can blind a fish, or a child (or even, heaven forbid, a parent) to the beauty people hold inside. That's the lesson of this simple tale, imported from Switzerland. It's a useful one for future sneaker and designer clothing shoppers, for rainbow fish--and for quieter, plainer minnows, too.
- Amazon.com
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PRODUCT DETAILS
Publisher: Northsouth Books
Author: Marcus Pfister
Illustrator: Marcus Pfister
ISBN: 978-1558580091
Size (H x W): 8.5x11
Weight: 1.2 pounds
Cover Type: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 32
Language: English
Intended Age Range: 4-8
Date Published: 1999-01-27
Author: Marcus Pfister
Illustrator: Marcus Pfister
ISBN: 978-1558580091
Size (H x W): 8.5x11
Weight: 1.2 pounds
Cover Type: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 32
Language: English
Intended Age Range: 4-8
Date Published: 1999-01-27
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Marcus Pfister was born in Bern, Switzerland. After studying at the Art School of Bern, he apprenticed as a graphic designer and worked in an advertising agency before becoming self-employed in 1984. His debut picture book, The Sleepy Owl, was published by NorthSouth in 1986, but his big breakthrough came six years later with The Rainbow Fish. Marcus has illustrated over sixty-five books that have been translated into more than sixty languages and received countless international awards. He lives with his wife, Debora, and their children in Bern.
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