Rainbow Fish Big Book

Rainbow Fish Big Book brings Marcus¯Pfister's beloved classic to life in an oversized hardcover format, perfect for shared reading and large group settings. Rainbow Fish, the most beautiful fish in the ocean, learns that sharing his shiny scales brings happiness far greater than keeping them for himself. With its timeless message-œa pleasure shared is the nicest pleasure-this Christopher Award and Bologna Book Fair winner uses enchanting visuals and lyrical text to foster generosity, friendship and empathy. This new large-trim edition enhances group storytelling by allowing children to appreciate the vibrant illustrations and engage in meaningful discussion. Ideal for pre-school and early primary classes, it supports literacy, social-emotional learning, and moral development, creating memorable, communal reading experiences.

Educational Benefits:

• Promotes social-emotional skills: sharing, kindness and friendship.
• Supports group literacy and listening through read-aloud.
• Encourages visual literacy with vivid, detailed illustrations.
• Reinforces moral reasoning and values.

Classroom Ideas:

• Group circle reading with interactive discussion on sharing.
• Art activity: design a Rainbow Fish scale to share with a friend.
• Role-play scenes: practice saying thank-you or sharing items.
• Chart emotions before and after sharing.

Information:

• Ages: 3+ years
• Format: Large hardcover, 48 pages (approx)
• Dimensions: Oversized for group reading