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Rainbow Fish Big Book

By Marcus Pfister
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Rainbow Fish Big Book by Marcus Pfister is a charming children's story about a beautiful fish with shimmering scales. The tale explores themes of sharing and friendship as the Rainbow Fish learns about the joys of giving and the importance of community. This heartwarming story is supported by vivid illustrations that captivate young readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a captivating story about the importance of sharing and friendship, beautifully illustrated to engage children. Its enchanting underwater world and shimmering artwork make it a delightful read-aloud experience that imparts valuable life lessons.

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Rainbow Fish Big Book

This is the story of the most beautiful fish in the ocean who is very proud and vain but learns to share with the other fish. Readership level: 4 - 7 years.

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Rainbow Fish Big Book uses rainbow-coloured foil stamping throughout to enhance the story's gentle message: the best possessions are the ones that are shared. "A delightful tale." — Parade.

Author Marcus Pfister lives in Switzerland. He studied art in Berne and has been a graphic designer and illustrator since leaving college. He worked in Zurich for two years before touring Canada, the USA, and Mexico. He is the author and illustrator of many books for North-South, including Penguin Pete, Milo and the Magical Stones, and The Sleepy Owl.

His style is characterised by the use of simple shapes with soft outlines. The glittering Rainbow Fish is his most popular creation.

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Rainbow Fish Big Book by Marcus Pfister has been praised for its vibrant illustrations and a simple, yet profound message about sharing and individuality. Reviewers appreciate its ability to engage young children while teaching valuable moral lessons. The book's repetitive language and engaging artwork are highlighted as effective in capturing the attention of early readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781558584419

Publisher: North-South Books (Nord-Sud Verlag AG)

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 September 2005

Country: Switzerland

Imprint: North-South Books (Nord-Sud Verlag AG)

Edition: New edition

Illustration: colour and b&w illustrations

Contributors:

  • Translated by J.Alison James
  • Translated by Marcus and James Pfister

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 342.0mm

Height: 455.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Marcus Pfister

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.

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