In this ninth story about Rainbow Fish, he meets a new friend, Humbert. Humbert tells the other fish fantastic stories. First, there’s a plug in the bottom of the ocean that, if taken out, all the water in the sea will be drained dry. Next, there are several shoals of fish that are threatening the territory of Rainbow Fish’s friends. And finally, there’s a blue whale living nearby that is going to eat all their food. Now, Rainbow Fish catches on that Humbert is just telling exaggerated stories. When they see Humbert all alone by some rocks, they feel sorry for him and want to help him. They suggest that he should use his storytelling talent to tell interesting and true stories at storytelling shows for everyone. The vibrant, beautiful watercolor paintings enhance this important lesson for young children about making friends and not telling lies. mjw |
Title: Rainbow Fish And The Storyteller
Author: Marcus Pfister
Illustrator: Marcus Pfister
Publisher: NorthSouth Books, Inc.
Copyright: 2022
Original Language: German
Translator: David Henry Wilson
Original Title: Der Regegbogenfisch glaubt nicht alles
Original Publisher: NordSud Verlag, AG. Zurich, Switzerland
Original Copyright: 2022
ISBN: 978-0-7358-4500-8
Hardcover pages: 32
Age range: 4-9
Genre: Picture book
Author’s ethnicity: Swiss
Author’s residence: Bern, Switzerland
Illustrator’s ethnicity: Swiss
Illustrator’s residence: Bern, Switzerland
Subjects: Animal fiction, Fish, Friendship, Honesty, Truthfulness, Values |