Rainbow Fish and the Storyteller
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.
Creators
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. Today, 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.
Reviews
The beauty of the Rainbow Fish stories are the striking illustrations which always appeal to a wide audience. This story might have a valuable lesson for younger readers in not to act boastfully and to be honest with friends.
ReadPlus
This book has messages of kindness, inclusion and belonging, along with friendship and empathy. A story which children will be able to relate to and use to reflect on their own experiences with their guidance of family or educators.
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