The Rainbow Fish Big Book

Summary: The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship.

The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship.

While playing hide-and-seek with his friends, Rainbow Fish learns about being a good sport.

When a big blue whale comes to live near their reef, there is a misunderstanding between him and Rainbow Fish and his friends that leaves everyone very unhappy and hungry.

The star of several picture books, Rainbow Fish is back in his first pop-up book, with the sparkling protagonist meeting some other aquatic creatures. The interactive elements add layering and a sense of movement as Rainbow navigates the underwater world: Who is hiding behind those leaves? Six small seahorses! On another spread, a blue whale tail flops up and down as the discombobulated fish go tumbling on the Big Whale Ride! The special effects enhance the familiar, gentle illustrations. Ages 3-up. AUTHOR: Marcus Pfister is the author of the phenomenally successful Rainbow Fish series, as well as many other books for children. He has worked as a graphic artist, a sculptor, a painter, and a photographer as well as a children's book creator.

A sparkling book about tall tales! When Rainbow Fish meets a new friend, Humbert, he isn’t sure what to think. Humbert tells all kinds of strange stories: Somewhere at the bottom of the ocean there’s a plug! There’s a blue whale living near here . . . and he’s going to eat up all of our food. But before Rainbow Fish and his friends panic, they realize that Humbert just likes to make up tall tales. Rainbow Fish and his friends soon come up with an idea that might make them all happy—even Humbert.

"Christmas is for sharing! Rainbow Fish and his friends brighten the undersea world on Christmas Day--bringing joy to friends and acquaintances." -- Back cover.

The story of The Rainbow Fish—the most beautiful fish in the ocean—now available in a large trim hardcover edition—perfect for reading aloud! Rainbow Fish has been a favorite of children all over the world for 30 years. Its indelible message is simple—a pleasure shared is the nicest pleasure. Now children can enjoy this story time favorite in this oversized format—similar to the one used by former first lady, Michelle Obama, when she read The Rainbow Fish to children at the White House Easter Egg Roll in 2016. A CHRISTOPHER AWARD WINNER WINNER OF THE BOLOGNA BOOK FAIR CRITICI IN ERBA PRIZE AN AMERICAN BOOKSELLER ABBY AWARD WINNER AN IRA-CBC CHILDREN’S CHOICE

The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship, in a tenth anniversary edition of this best-selling story.

This exciting sequel to Marcus Pfister's best-selling Milo and the Magical Stones returns! When Milo, the cliff mouse, and his friends discover an island inhabited by striped mice, they have to make a choice. Will Milo and the cliff mice share their treasures or will they hide them away for themselves? It's up to the reader to decide in this alternate-ending story that splits into two sections, each offering a different ending. This thought-provoking story, with the book's unique format, actively involves children in the decision-making process.