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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · October 7, 2025
Rainbow Fish and the Great Escape
By Marcus Pfister · With David Henry Wilson
Fish face a net's threat; can they escape?
32 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 93 ratings
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Hardcover
Children's book Author & Illustrator
Marcus Pfister
Biography
Marcus Pfister was born in 1960 in Bern, Switzerland. After attending art school in Bern and subsequent graphic designer training, he worked from 1981 to 1983 in an advertising agency. In 1984 he started his own business and which inspired his first picture book, The Sleepy Owl, published 1986 by NordSüd. The big breakthrough followed in 1992 when Marcus Pfister wrote, The Rainbow Fish—taking the bestseller lists by storm. To date, more than 30 million copies have been sold worldwide, in different formats, appearing in over 50 different languages. In his studio overlooking the Swiss capital, Marcus Pfister continues to create new characters and stories.
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Book Stats
31
Authored
2
Illustrated
5
Collaborators
Picture books
22
Chapter books
2
Board books
8
Publishing timeline
Books published each year, stacked by book type.
Publication timeline from 1945 to 2025.
Book mix
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
Book type breakdown: 22 picture books, 2 chapter books, 8 board books.
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Who Stole the Hazelnuts?
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A squirrel's hazelnuts vanish, sparking a forest-wide mystery.
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
Rainbow Fish learns to accept loss without losing his sparkle.
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Happiness Is!
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Two friends find joy in seasonal adventures.
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Animal ABC
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013
Guess the animal from playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations.
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Little Rainbow Fish can't sleep; only his mom can help him find peace.
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Ava's cherished poppy fades, but spring holds a surprise.
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The Little Moon Raven
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2010
A young bird dares to fly to the moon to overcome bullying.
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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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Bertie at Bedtime
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A hippo's bedtime becomes an adventure.
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Rainbow Fish Finds His Way
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Lost in a storm, a fish must find its way home.
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Dive into a world of opposites with Rainbow Fish's shimmering scales.
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Dive into a vibrant undersea world where colors come alive with Rainbow Fish and friends.
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Dive into counting with vibrant sea creatures and a unique Rainbow Fish.
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The Rainbow Fish and the Sea Monsters' Cave
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Brave the Sea Monsters' Cave to find healing algae and face hidden fears.
Hidden Treasures
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A classroom treasure hunt turns into a lesson on true value.
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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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Milo and the Magical Stones
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1997
A mouse's discovery alters his destiny.
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Dazzle the Dinosaur
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994
A small dinosaur's shimmering spines may be his only defense against a fearsome foe.
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Hopper's Easter Surprise
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1993
An Arctic hare dreams of becoming the Easter Bunny but faces unexpected challenges.
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Penguin Pete, Ahoy!
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993
A penguin and a mouse navigate life on a shipwreck.
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1992
A beautiful fish learns to share his most prized possessions with others.
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Rainbow Fish to the Rescue!
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A fish must choose between friendship and helping a stranger when danger strikes.
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El Pez Arco Iris
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1992
A lonely fish learns the true worth of beauty and friendship.
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Hopper
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A young hare braves the cold for friendship and adventure.
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Penguin Pete and Pat
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A seafaring penguin finds love and a unique family surprise.
Penguin Pete's New Friends
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A young penguin embarks on a journey, meeting new friends.
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Penguin Pete and Little Tim
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1945
A young penguin gets lost in a snowstorm. Can his father find him?
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Collaborators
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Marcus Pfister's books.