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by Marcus Pfister (Author), Marcus Pfister (Illustrator)
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 BESTSELLERAuthor Biography
Marcus Pfister was born in Bern, Switzerland. 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. 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. To date, Marcus has illustrated over 65 books, which have been translated into more than 60 languages and received countless international awards. He lives with his wife, Debora, and his children in Bern.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.3 x 11.5 x 8.5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 27, 1999
Award: Book Sense Book of the Year Award (1994)
Award: Book Sense Book of the Year Award (1995)
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award (1995)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Rainbow Fish
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.3
Point Value: 0.5
