The Rainbow Fish

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Rainbow Fish
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Marcus Pfister
Illustrated by Marcus Pfister
SeriesRainbow Fish
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:25
Dimensions(mm): Height 287,Width 215
ISBN/Barcode 9783314015441
ClassificationsDewey:833.914
Audience
General
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher North-South Books (Nord-Sud Verlag AG)
Imprint North-South Books (Nord-Sud Verlag AG)
Publication Date 13 February 2007
Publication Country Switzerland

Description

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 BOOKSELL ABBY AWARD WINNER AN IRA-CBC CHILDREN'S CHOICE

Author Biography

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 Books in 1986, but his big breakthrough came six years later with The Rainbow Fish. Today Marcus has illustrated over fifty books, which have been translated into more than fifty languages and received countless international awards. He lives with his wife, Debora, and his children in Bern.