The Rainbow Fish - by Marcus Pfister

I’m wondering if this is an abridged version of the story or if in my memory there was more to it. Very short but cute board book.

This is such a classic and the illustrations are awesome. You should definitely add this one to your collection.

Colors are beautiful and shiny. Durable as well.

This is a cute story and a must for toddlers who don't want to share. I've also been asked to review an item purchased as a shower gift. When Target notes a purchase from a registry, they should wait until shower date and email the mother-to-be and request a review!

It’s a little cheesy. I thought a board book would be more board. This one is rather flimsy and cheesy.

Not a good message for children.

Perfect gift for my little nephew can’t wait to just sit and read them to him so excited!!

The book came quickly which is great but I noticed it has not been removed from the baby registry. I will need to call to get this done.

Shortened version for similar price of the full one.

This story provides a terrible message to children. The rainbow fish is arrogant because he is so beautiful and the only way to make the other fish like him is to alter his appearance to be less attractive while making the other fish appear more attractive. I think a better story would have been that the rainbow fish not change a thing about his physical appearance and the starfish tells him to find what makes the other fish beautiful and unique in their own way. It missed the opportunity to teach children physical appearance should not define them.

Came packaged carefully. My nephew is going to love this!!

Beautiful simple story about learning to share. Beautifully illustrated. My granddaughter wants it read to her over and over and over!

As a board book the story was shortened considerably and ended up in the air.

This is a cut down short version and honestly the storyline comes across poorly. With less context the moral of the story seems to be giveaway special parts to make friends.

This is a small version of the book but great for toddlers which is what I bought it for

My daughter loves this book so much

I bought this for a baby shower. One of our top 5 favorite books in our house.

Love this book, was a childhood favorite. I bought for my son now and as a baby gift for a friend. Such a sweet lesson

One of the few books I regret buying. It teaches kids to give a part of themselves to be accepted. I know they’re trying to teach about sharing but it’s done in such a horrible way. PLUS, as adults, do we share on a regular basis or do we actually just take turns? For example, public sinks or restrooms, we wait in line and take turns. “Sharing” is an outdated concept and this book teaches this in such a horrible way.

I remember loving the illustrations in this book as a child! Excited, sharing it with my children, quickly turned into disappointment when I realized the true message. How sad, hope this book gets a modern day re-write. This book is not about sharing, it’s about shrinking what makes you special in order to fit in & make friends. Rainbow fish needs to learn a lesson, but it’s not this one.