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The Rainbow Fish
Contributor(s): Pfister, Marcus (Author), Pfister, Marcus (Illustrator)

ISBN: 1558580093 ISBN-13: 9781558580091
Publisher: Northsouth Books

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
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.

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Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Values & Virtues
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Fish

Dewey: E

LCCN: 91042158

Age Level: 4-8

Grade Level: PreK-3

Lexile Measure: 610 AD (Adult Directed Text)

Series: Rainbow Fish

Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.5" W x 11.5" L (0.85 lbs) 32 pages

Themes:
- Theometrics - Secular
- Topical - Home Schooling

Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Awards: North Carolina Children's Book Award, Winner, Picture Book, 1995
Florida Children's Book Award, Winner, Pre K - 2nd Grade, 1995
Book Sense Book of the Year Award, Nominee, Children's, 1994
Book Sense Book of the Year Award, Winner, Children's, 1995

Review Citations: Booklist 01/01/1993 pg. 811
School Library Journal 11/01/1992 pg. 75
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1992 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Publishers Weekly 11/02/1992

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.

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