| The Rainbow Fish Contributor(s): Pfister, Marcus (Author), Pfister, Marcus (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1558580093 ISBN-13: 9781558580091 Publisher: Northsouth Books OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 1999 Annotation: Rainbow-colored foil stamping is used throughout this unique book to enhance the story's gentle message: the best possessions are the ones that are shared. "A delightful tale."--"Parade." Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Values & Virtues - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Fish |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 91042158 |
| Lexile Measure: 610 |
| Series: Rainbow Fish |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.5" W x 11.5" (0.85 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Secular - Topical - Home Schooling |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 14998 Reading Level: 3.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 |
Contributor Bio(s): Pfister, Marcus: - 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 6 years later with The Rainbow Fish. Today, Marcus has illustrated over 50 books, which have been translated into more than 50 languages and received countless international awards. He lives with his wife Debora and his children in Bern. |