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The Rainbow Fish
Although some would argue that this book teaches people to buy friends, I do not see it in this light. The book simply encourages children to give of themselves to others. As the rainbow fish shares his scales, he feels good about giving a part of himself to make others happy. I don't see how giving oneself to others qualifies as buying friends. My three-year-old son absolutely LOVES this book. He memorized the whole storyline in about a week. He loves to tell me the story as we flip the pages. The illustrations are colorful and exciting for a three-year-old. I would recommend this book as the basis for a discussion on sharing, not on buying friends, but sharing of yourself. This oldfashioned concept is threatened in our ME world.
The Rainbow Fish
This book is beautifully illustrated and written. The story teaches children and adults alike how important it is to share with the people around you. Also, this book shows how great it feels to have genuine friends. I think all kids will enjoy this one.
The Rainbow Fish
I'm not sure what I expected from this book, but it is incredibly wonderful! Colorful, easy viewing, easy reading, charming story, durable-HARD board pages, but the little flecks of metallic, shiney, fish scales are the "real" hit of the book. The baby can't take his eyes off those shiney/shimmery scales. It is the most "visually appealing" book I've ever ordered.! Great item.
The Rainbow Fish
Rainbow FishBy Marcus PfisterReviewed by NatashaRainbow Fish is a cute story of a fish of all colors with some glittery scales. He loves to show off. I'd recommend this book to small children and any one who does not share. The book makes you feel like you're with the characters: like Rainbow fish and its friends.This book is powerful with greatness, selfishness, and rudeness. In the beginning, a small blue fish swims up to Rainbow fish and says "Rainbow fish, may I have one tiny, very small glittery scale?"Whith attitude, Rainbow fish says, "Who do you think you are? Why would give you one of my special scales?" sadly, blue fish swims way. This causes every one to dislike Rainbow fish.In the beginning, I felt like I would not be Rainbow Fishes friend, but probably in the end. Rainbow fish goes to a dark cave beyond the coral reef to Mr. Octopus and says, "Ah, I've been waiting for you, the waves have told me your story." Rainbow fish thinks Mr. Magoo is an awful helper. I didn't much like the part that Mr. Octopus disappeared. But Mr. Magoo should have let Rainbow fish talk.Of course this book takes place in the ocean at a coral reef. Also I think any one, especially fish lovers, should read this book even when they are 52 years old. The pictures in this book are amazing.Strong is the word for this book. I personally think this book is fantastic! This book is perfect for all ages!
The Rainbow Fish
Colorful, shiny pages and reading with lots of expression make this a winner at our house. --Spoiler alert--Yes, at first glance this book might appear endorse buying your friends. However, something occurs early on in the story. A little fish approaches Rainbow Fish and asks if he would play with him. That's all he asks. Rainbow Fish is too proud of his beauty and doesn't think he should associate with the little fish, he says some harsh things to the little fish, then swims away. The little fish tells his friends and THEN no one wants to associate with him. The story goes on from there. SO, it was Rainbow Fish's arrogance and pride that cost him friendship-not his unwillingness to share/the others wanting his possessions. Now, at the end of the story Rainbow Fish IS approached again and this time the others want something from him. He shares and everyone is instantly his friend. But, you must consider their first impression of him-how he shunned them. They finally saw that he was nice and willing to share. That's my interpretation and when we read this book together, that's how I explain it.
The Rainbow Fish
My son (22 months) LOVES this book. I read this book at least once a week. Great for teaching sharing!