Marcus does most of his illustrations for childrens books in watercolors. Despite some jazzy special effects achieved with shimmery holographs, this cautionary tale about selfishness and vanity has trouble staying afloat. In the story, pfister tells about the most beautiful fish in the sea. The rainbow fish is a childrens picture book drawn and written by author and illustrator, marcus pfister, and translated into english by j. The rainbow fish is an international bestseller and a modern cl. The rainbow fish was the very first childrens picture book to use hot foil stamping to create such a sparkling foiled effect. Rainbow fish to the rescue marcus pfister, j alison. The rainbow fish bath book by marcus pfister, hardcover. 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 rainbow fish kids book by author and illustrator. 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. The rainbow fish board book by pfister, marcus published by northsouth.
The story of the rainbow fishthe most beautiful fish in the oceannow available in a large trim hardcover editionperfect for reading aloud. The story is about a beautiful fish, with glimmering scales, on his journey to find friendship through the act of learning to share. The rainbow fish big book book by marcus pfister official. 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. Eyecatching 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. Shunned by the other fish for his harsh words to the little fish, the rainbow fish discovers loneliness. 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. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Children can see the point of view of the other fish who admire the rainbow fishs sparkling scales. Rainbow fish available for download and read online in other formats. For example, rainbow fish begins the story being very inwardly focused and quite selfish. Rainbow fish is an award winning book written by swiss author and illustrator, marcus pfister and translated into english by j. Rainbow fish board book by marcus pfister, 9781558585362, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
After going on sale, it was soon clear that the first printing of 30,000 copies would not be enough. Today marcus has illustrated over fifty books, which have been translated into more than fifty languages and received countless international awards. Deep purples, blues and greens bleed together in pfisters liquid watercolors. Today marcus has illustrated over fifty books, which have been translated into more than fifty languages and. In 1984, he left the agency to focus on his own art, namely picture books. The rainbow fish board book by pfister, marcus published. Take this award winning read aloud further with a lesson plan set of math, art, motor and language activities. The rainbow fish board book by pfister, marcus published by. Marcus pfisters classic picture book the rainbow fish tells the story of a beautiful fish who finds. 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.
The rainbow fish read along aloud story audio book for children and kids. Well, i had published some other books after the sleepy owl there were some christmas books and penguin pete but brigitte sidjanski, founder of. His bestknown work to date is the rainbow fish, which has remained on bestseller lists across the united states since 1992. 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. The rainbow fish by marcus pfister the rainbow fish is an international. The rainbow fish read along aloud story audio book for. Rainbow fish deep sea adventure sticker and coloring storybook. Its indelible message is simplea pleasure shared is the nicest pleasure. The rainbow fish board book by pfister, marcus published by northsouth night sky books 1996 boardbook. This book utilizes mindwares traditional color count formula and makes it more accessible to. He begins each book by stretching watercolor paper over a wooden board so that it wont warp when wet. 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. 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 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. Rainbow fish reading fair by elizabeth wall on prezi. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. When i recently looked into purchasing some books for my little boy i knew this would be perfect. Brigitte sidjanski, cofounder and editor of nordsud, loved the sleepy owl and encouraged pfister to create something similar. The other fish liked his colourful scales and called him rainbow fish. They can also watch the rainbow fish struggle with a difficult choice and then respond with generosity. The rainbow fish book by marcus pfister, j alison james.
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. The rainbow fish board book by pfister, marcus published by north. Whereas rainbow fish achieves transcendence through literally becoming colorless, the exact opposite was the case for the rainbow fish. The translation from the original german text doesnt enhance the storys predictable plot, and lapses into somewhat vague descriptions.
Using an expensive and novel combination of holographic foil. This book can be used to spark a meaningful discussion about the benefits of sharing. 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. Northsouth marks 25 years of rainbow fish publishers weekly.
Rainbow fish is a classic story about a fish who learns about sharing and friends. Written and illustrated by swiss author marcus pfister and published by northsouth books, that picture book spawned a series of titles across a. After attending art school in bern and receiving training in graphic artistry, he worked from 1981 to 1983 in an advertising agency. 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. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Beautifully wrote with a fantastic story line and beautiful pictures for you and your little one to look at. The rainbow fish board book by pfister, marcus published by northsouth night sky books 1996 boardbook on. The rainbow fish literature guide learning to give. Rainbow fish board book by marcus pfister, 9781558585362, available at book.
A thought provoking story about the most beautiful fish in the ocean and how he learns to share. 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. The children may argue that having friends is valuable to them, so they would give up something they cherished. The rainbow fish from owl to fish the sleepy owl was marcus pfister s first book, published in 1986 by nordsud. The rainbow fish by marcus pfister, hardcover barnes. The rainbow fish who glitters brilliantly as he swims throughout the ocean brightens everyones life. The awardwinning book about a colorful and beautiful fish who finds true friendship and happiness when he learns to give. 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. Haughty rainbow fish is admired by all the other fish, but when a tiny blue fish asks for a scale he will not share. May 12, 2019 whereas rainbow fish achieves transcendence through literally becoming colorless, the exact opposite was the case for the rainbow fish.
What the rainbow fish learned next was truly amazing. Nov 04, 2017 the awardwinning book about a colorful and beautiful fish who finds true friendship and happiness when he learns to give. Alison james and marcus pfister overview rainbowcolored foil stamping is used throughout this unique book to enhance the storys gentle message. The book is best known for its message about selfishness and sharing and for the distinctive shiny foil scales of the rainbow fish.
And its of course a place to share the joy of reading, just as this bookmark featuring the rainbow fish declares. 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. He has worked as a graphic artist, a sculptor, a painter, and a photographer as well as a childrens book authorillustrator. Publisher northsouth books nordsud verlag ag publication. 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. The rainbow fish book by marcus pfister, j alison james official. The rainbow fish is an awardwinning book about a beautiful fish who finds friendship and happiness when he learns to share. Again, i highly recommend this book because it shares a good idea that can help kids. 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 is an international bestseller and a modern classic. Rainbow fish has been a favorite of children all over the world for 30 years. 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.