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The Rainbow Fish - by Marcus Pfister
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Highlights
- The first book in the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series.
- Book Sense Book of the Year Award (Children's) 1994 4th Winner, Book Sense Book of the Year Award (Children's) 1995 1st Winner
- 4-8 Years
- 11.5" x 8.5" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
- Series Name: Rainbow Fish
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About the Book
Rainbow-colored foil stamping is used throughout this unique book to enhance the story's gentle message: the best possessions are the ones that are shared. "A delightful tale."--"Parade." Full color.Book Synopsis
The first book in the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series. The rainbow fish with its iridescent scales is the most beautiful fish in the whole ocean. But since he is also vain and proud, he becomes more and more lonely over time. Then he realizes that you can't win friends through beauty. He overcomes his pride and begins to distribute his glitter scales to the other fish. Eye-catching foil stamping, glittering on every page, offers instant child appeal, 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. A CHRISTOPHER AWARD WINNER WINNER OF THE BOLOGNA BOOK FAIR CRITICI IN ERBA PRIZE AMERICAN BOOKSELLERS ABBY AWARD WINNER AN IRA-CBC CHILDREN'S CHOICE #1 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER and WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERReview Quotes
"Rainbow Fish's multicolored scales -- which include bits of silver holographic foil, a shiny touch sure to dazzle young readers -- are coveted by the rest of the fish in the reef, who shun him when he callously refuses to give just one to a little blue fish. A visit to a wise octopus helps him learn that while being the most beautiful fish in the ocean might be nice, it's far nicer to share the good things in life with friends."-- "The New York Times, 52 Great Books for Toddlers"
About the Author
Marcus Pfister was born in Bern, Switzerland. After studying at art school in Bern, he trained as a graphic artist. His first picture book was published by NordSüd in 1986, but his breakthrough as author and illustrator came in 1992 with the publication of The Rainbow Fish. Since then he has published more than 60 books, which have been translated into about 65 languages and have won many international awards. He lives with his family in Bern.Dimensions (Overall): 11.5 Inches (H) x 8.5 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)
Weight: .85 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Series Title: Rainbow Fish
Publisher: Northsouth Books
Format: Hardcover
Author: Marcus Pfister
Language: English
Street Date: January 27, 1999
TCIN: 79254490
UPC: 9781558580091
Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-6655
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.3 inches length x 8.5 inches width x 11.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.85 pounds
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I ordered this books because it was listed as one of the most popular books for children. I was a litle disappointed that the story line implied that you have to give of yourself, when you don't want to, in order for others to like you. This fish is lonely and not liked, until he started to give away pieces of his body.
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