Pub Date: August 1, 1998
Dewey: E
LCCN: 98006894
Lexile Code: 0640
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 04 to 08
Physical Info: 0.38" H x 11.58" L x 8.70" W ( 0.80 lbs) 24 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Prejudice Racism and Colorism | Animals | Marine Life
Series: Rainbow Fish
Description: The glittering hero of the award-winning "The Rainbow Fish" crosses paths with a big blue whale. The gentle creature loves watching the sparkling fish at play, but because of his size, the little fish are suspicious and assume he is up to no good. The misunderstanding quickly escalates as, hurt and angry, the whale lashes out at them. Their worst fears seem to be coming true, and it's up to Rainbow Fish to save them all from disaster. Full-color with holographic foil stamping.
Brief description: Marcus Pfister was born in Bern, Switzerland. After studying at art school in Bern, he trained as a graphic artist. His first picture book was published by NordSüd in 1986, but his breakthrough as author and illustrator came in 1992 with the publication of The Rainbow Fish. Since then, he has published more than sixty books, which have been translated into about sixty-five languages and have won many international awards. He lives with his family in Bern.
Review Quotes: "The artwork overall is quite winning."-- "Booklist"