Haughty rainbow fish is admired by all the other fish, but when a tiny blue fish asks for a scale he will not share. Northsouth marks 25 years of rainbow fish publishers weekly. The little blue fish whizzed through the ocean with his scale flashing, so it didnt take long before the rainbow fish was surrounded by the other fish. I loved this book as a child and would read it very often. Jun 20, 2016 a story about a beautiful fish who learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions. After attending art school in bern and receiving training in graphic artistry, he worked from 1981 to 1983 in an advertising agency. And its of course a place to share the joy of reading, just as this bookmark featuring the rainbow fish declares. Its indelible message is simplea pleasure shared is the nicest pleasure. The rainbow fish board book by pfister, marcus published by northsouth. After going on sale, it was soon clear that the first printing of 30,000 copies would not be enough. Rainbow fish board book by marcus pfister, 9781558585362, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The translation from the original german text doesnt enhance the storys predictable plot, and lapses into somewhat vague descriptions. He has worked as a graphic artist, a sculptor, a painter, and a photographer as well as a childrens book authorillustrator. They can also watch the rainbow fish struggle with a difficult choice and then respond with generosity. The rainbow fish from owl to fish the sleepy owl was marcus pfister s first book, published in 1986 by nordsud. His debut picture book, the sleepy owl, was published by northsouth books in 1986, but his big breakthrough came six years later with the rainbow fish. The book is best known for its message about selfishness and sharing and for the distinctive shiny foil scales of the rainbow fish.
Deep purples, blues and greens bleed together in pfisters liquid watercolors. Publisher northsouth books nordsud verlag ag publication. May 12, 2019 whereas rainbow fish achieves transcendence through literally becoming colorless, the exact opposite was the case for the rainbow fish. The rainbow fish board book by pfister, marcus published by. Special effects the rainbow fish read aloud books for. Whereas rainbow fish achieves transcendence through literally becoming colorless, the exact opposite was the case for the rainbow fish. Although his friends want to ignore the new striped fish in their midst, rainbow fish must decide whether to help him when a shark attacks in a sequel to the bestseller, the rainbow fish. This book utilizes mindwares traditional color count formula and makes it more accessible to.
Although his friends want to ignore the new striped fish in their midst, rainbow fish must decide whether to help him when a shark attacks in. The children may argue that having friends is valuable to them, so they would give up something they cherished. Nov 04, 2017 the awardwinning book about a colorful and beautiful fish who finds true friendship and happiness when he learns to give. The rainbow fish bath book by marcus pfister, hardcover. Alison james and marcus pfister overview rainbowcolored foil stamping is used throughout this unique book to enhance the storys gentle message. The rainbow fish who glitters brilliantly as he swims throughout the ocean brightens everyones life. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Rainbow fish to the rescue marcus pfister, j alison. Rainbow fish is an award winning book written by swiss author and illustrator, marcus pfister and translated into english by j. In the story, pfister tells about the most beautiful fish in the sea. The rainbow fish series has sold millions of copies world wide, and here he returns. The rainbow fish book by marcus pfister, j alison james. Well, i had published some other books after the sleepy owl there were some christmas books and penguin pete but brigitte sidjanski, founder of. Five rainbow fish favorites are now available in one place in this collection that includesrainbow fish to the rescue, rainbow fish and the big blue whale, rainbow fish and the sea monsters cave, rainbow fish finds his way, and rainbow fish discovers the deep sea.
Brigitte sidjanski, cofounder and editor of nordsud, loved the sleepy owl and encouraged pfister to create something similar. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Marcus pfister was born in 1960 in bern, switzerland. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Eyecatching foilstamping, glittering on every page, offers instant childappeal, but it is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish, who learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions, that gives the book its lasting value. The main idea of the rainbow fish is that we can live more fulfilling and happy lives when we generously share our talents, gifts, and possessions with others. Fiction rainbowcolored foil stamping glitters on every page of this unique book about a beautiful fish who learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions his shimmering scales. The rainbow fish literature guide learning to give. I enjoyed the character development of rainbow fish. The awardwinning book about a colorful and beautiful fish who finds true friendship and happiness when he learns to give. The book is best known for its morals about the value of being an individual and for the distinctive shiny foil scales of the rainbow fish. Rainbow fish is a classic story about a fish who learns about sharing and friends. The rainbow fish is an international bestseller and a modern classic. This book can be used to spark a meaningful discussion about the benefits of sharing.
The rainbow fish big book book by marcus pfister official. The rainbow fish board book by pfister, marcus published by northsouth night sky books 1996 boardbook. He begins each book by stretching watercolor paper over a wooden board so that it wont warp when wet. The rainbow fish kids book by author and illustrator. The rainbow fish by marcus pfister is an enchanting childrens tale that relates how the discovery of a simple act of sharing with others can bring joy into ones life. Marcus pfisters classic picture book the rainbow fish tells the story of a beautiful fish who finds. What the rainbow fish learned next was truly amazing. The rainbow fish book by marcus pfister, j alison james official.
The rainbow fish by marcus pfister the rainbow fish is an international. Today marcus has illustrated over fifty books, which have been translated into more than fifty languages and. For example, rainbow fish begins the story being very inwardly focused and quite selfish. Rainbow fish available for download and read online in other formats. The print is somewhat small so it would be better if an adult read it to a child but that is not to say that an. The rainbow fish by marcus pfister, hardcover barnes. The rainbow fish is an awardwinning book about a beautiful fish who finds friendship and happiness when he learns to share. Take this award winning read aloud further with a lesson plan set of math, art, motor and language activities. The rainbow fish who glitters brilliantly as he swims throughout the ocean brightens everyones life by sharing one of his dazzling scales with each playmate.
The rainbow fish read along aloud story audio book for. Using an expensive and novel combination of holographic foil. The rainbow fish is an excellent book because it asks the question if the consideration of the happiness of all is reasonable at the cost of ones own happiness. When rainbow fish loses his last sparkling silver scale into the oceans depths, he swims down to retrieve it, despite the warnings of his friends. Rainbow fish board book by marcus pfister, 9781558585362, available at book. The rainbow fish is a childrens picture book drawn and written by author and illustrator, marcus pfister, and translated into english by j. The library is a place to sharewhether its borrowing a book, enjoying storytime, gaining knowledge from the many resources, or gathering as a community. The rainbow fish was the very first childrens picture book to use hot foil stamping to create such a sparkling foiled effect. Rainbow fish has been a favorite of children all over the world for 30 years. The rainbow fish board book by pfister, marcus published.
The story of the rainbow fishthe most beautiful fish in the oceannow available in a large trim hardcover editionperfect for reading aloud. Rainbowcolored foil stamping glitters on every page of this unique book about a beautiful fish who learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions his shimmering scales. Written and illustrated by swiss author marcus pfister and published by northsouth books, that picture book spawned a series of titles across a. Decode entertainment turned the story into an animated television series of the same name, which had aired on the hbo family television channel in the united states and teletoon in canada from 1999 until 2001. A thought provoking story about the most beautiful fish in the ocean and how he learns to share. Children can see the point of view of the other fish who admire the rainbow fishs sparkling scales. Again, i highly recommend this book because it shares a good idea that can help kids. The rainbow fish is an international bestseller and a modern cl. The rainbow fish board book by pfister, marcus published by north. The other fish liked his colourful scales and called him rainbow fish.
In 1984, he left the agency to focus on his own art, namely picture books. The rainbow fish is a childrens fictional book written by marcus pfister. Alison james and marcus pfister overview rainbow colored foil stamping is used throughout this unique book to enhance the storys gentle message. The rainbow fish board book by pfister, marcus published by northsouth night sky books 1996 boardbook on.