The Rainbow Fish

By Marcus Pfister

Part of the Rainbow Fish series

A beautiful fish learns to share his most prized possessions with others.

4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 166,365 ratings

14 pages· 619 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a vibrant ocean, a dazzling fish with shimmering scales discovers that beauty alone cannot bring happiness. As loneliness grows, he faces a choice: cling to his glittering scales or share them and find true friendship. Will he overcome his pride and learn the joy of giving? Dive into this enchanting tale of transformation and discover the magic of sharing.

"A rather peculiar feeling came over the Rainbow Fish. For a long time he watched the little blue fish swim back and forth with his new scale glittering in the water."

— from the book

From the publisher

The Rainbow Fish is an international best-seller and a modern classic.

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 BESTSELLER

At a glance

Format
Pages: 14
Words: 619
Reading age: 3–6
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD610L

Themes & topics

Books about sharing Books about fish Books about friendship Books about values and virtues Books about social themes

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What readers & critics say

Reviews

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5.0

“This is a story I loved as a child. Rereading it today I saw why I enjoyed it. The message of giving is strong and clear and teaches the meaning of happiness. I like seeing the transformation of the rainbow fish from a selfish fish to someone the other fish wanted to be around.”

Mom of Boys

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