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$958
Book #4 · Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2001
The Rainbow Fish and the Sea Monsters' Cave
Brave the Sea Monsters' Cave to find healing algae and face hidden fears.
32 pages· 614 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Book Series · 15 Books
Rainbow Fish Books
In order from The Rainbow Fish and the Sea Monsters' Cave to Rainbow Fish and the Great Escape.
The Rainbow Fish series is a set of 15 picture books by Marcus Pfister, published between 1992 and 2025. Written for ages 0–8, most books run about 15 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Rainbow Fish Series
15 books · Published 1992–2025
#4
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$958
The Rainbow Fish and the Sea Monsters' Cave
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2001
Brave the Sea Monsters' Cave to find healing algae and face hidden fears.
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$958
Rainbow Fish to the Rescue!
Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 1992
A fish must choose between friendship and helping a stranger when danger strikes.
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$1248
The Rainbow Fish
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1992
A beautiful fish learns to share his most prized possessions with others.
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$958
Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1998
A misunderstanding with a whale threatens Rainbow Fish's reef. Can peace be restored?
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$958
The Rainbow Fish Counting
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2002
Dive into counting with vibrant sea creatures and a unique Rainbow Fish.
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$958
The Rainbow Fish Colors
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2004
Dive into a vibrant undersea world where colors come alive with Rainbow Fish and friends.
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$759
The Rainbow Fish Opposites
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2005
Dive into a world of opposites with Rainbow Fish's shimmering scales.
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$1895
Rainbow Fish Finds His Way
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006
Lost in a storm, a fish must find its way home.
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$1049
Rainbow Fish Discovers the Deep Sea
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009
A lost scale leads Rainbow Fish into the deep sea, challenging his fears.
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$1049
Good Night, Little Rainbow Fish
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2012
Little Rainbow Fish can't sleep; only his mom can help him find peace.
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$1049
You Can't Win Them All, Rainbow Fish
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
Rainbow Fish learns to accept loss without losing his sparkle.
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$958
Merry Christmas, Rainbow Fish
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2020
Can Rainbow Fish and friends spread joy and friendship this Christmas?
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$1895
Rainbow Fish and the Storyteller
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022
Rainbow Fish must uncover the truth behind Humbert's wild tales before panic spreads under the sea.
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$2845
The Rainbow Fish and His Friends
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022
Rainbow Fish navigates friendship, sharing, and life's little challenges.
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$1895
Rainbow Fish and the Great Escape
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025
Fish face a net's threat; can they escape?
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Common Questions
How many books are in the Rainbow Fish series?
There are 15 books in the Rainbow Fish series. It began with The Rainbow Fish and the Sea Monsters' Cave in 2001, and the newest book, Rainbow Fish and the Great Escape, was published in 2025.
What order should you read the Rainbow Fish books in?
Start with The Rainbow Fish and the Sea Monsters' Cave and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #15.
What ages are the Rainbow Fish books best for?
The series is best for ages 0–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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The people who bring Rainbow Fish to life.
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