This was difficult advice for Rainbow Fish, as his scales were his prized possession and sharing them would be very hard. When Rainbow Fish arrives at the octopus’ cave, he is told to share some of his scales. Starfish directs him to a cave where a wise octopus lives so that Rainbow Fish can get the answers he is looking for. He goes to his only remaining friend, the starfish and asks him for advice.

After a little while, Rainbow Fish realizes he has no one to play with and begins to feel so lonely. As the story continues, the other also stay away from Rainbow Fish because he does not share with any of them. The blue fish is so hurt by Rainbow ’s Fishes’ refusal to share that he no longer wants to be around him. Rainbow Fish loves his scales so much he does not want to share them when asked by a blue fish. He lives with his wife, Debora, and his children in Bern.The Rainbow Fish is the story of a beautiful, colorful, and shiny fish with metallic scales that lives in the sea. To date, Marcus has illustrated over 65 books, which have been translated into more than 60 languages and received countless international awards. 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. 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. 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 BESTSELLERĪbout the Author Marcus Pfister was born in Bern, Switzerland. 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. He overcomes his pride and begins to distribute his glitter scales to the other fish. Then he realizes that you can't win friends through beauty. But since he is also vain and proud, he becomes more and more lonely over time. The rainbow fish with its iridescent scales is the most beautiful fish in the whole ocean.

'A delightful tale.'-'Parade.' Full color.īook Synopsis The first book in the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series. 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.

The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister