The Rainbow Fish

By Marcus Pfister, J. Alison James

Average Rating: (See all reviews) Format: Hardcover, 24 pages Other Information: Illustrated Published In: United States, January 1999 Other Editions: Hardback, Switzerland $28.95 View Quantity Available: 1 24 hour shipping (Order in the next 22 hours, we'll ship it on Monday) Add to Cart Please wait, the system is processing. 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. From The Publisher: "The Rainbow Fish" is an international bestseller 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. Publisher: NorthSouth ISBN: 1558580093 EAN: 9781558580091 Dimensions: 28.85 x 22.05 x 0.81 centimeters (0.37 kg)

This is a book I have some trouble with. It is beautifully illustrated, and the glittery silver scales make it very appealing to children. However, I am not entirely sure it is sending the right message. I like to give the author the benefit of the doubt that he meant well, that the overall message is that vanity and posessions will not make you happy.
But ultimately the solution to the Rainbow fish's problems give unclear messages, and can possibly be interpretated that to make friends you need to buy them.

A beautiful hardback edition of the much loved children's story book 'The Rainbow Fish', complete with wondrous illustrations that will capture your child's attention in no time at all, especially with its beautiful holography foil! A nice story and a good book that teaches children that sharing is caring.