Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
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The most Beautiful fish in the sea, discovers adventures and friendship. AUTHOR: Marcus Pfister lives in Switzerland. He studied art in Berne, and has been a graphic designer and illustrator since leaving college. He worked in Zurich for two years before touring Canada, the USA and Mexico. He is the author and illustrator of many books for North-South, including 'Penguin Pete', 'Milo and the Magical Stones' and 'The Sleepy Owl'. His style is characterised by the use of simple shapes with soft outlines. The glittering Rainbow Fish is his most popular creation.
With scales that really glitter, the fish in this book, despite his beauty is not happy. His pride and vanity drive all the other fish away. A wise octopus advises him that if he wants to make friends he must give away his shimmering scales which make him different from all the other fish.
About the Author: 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 six years later with The Rainbow Fish. To date, Marcus has illustrated over 65 books, which have been translated into more than 60 languages and received countless international awards. He lives with his wife, Debora, and his children in Bern.
Additional information
| Genre | Picture books |
|---|---|
| Readership Level | General (US: Trade) |
| ISBN | 9781558580091 |
| Date of Publication | 21 Sep 2005 |
Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister ISBN 9781558580091