The Rainbow Fish
- First published 1992
- 25 pages
- English
- Classic
In the vast blue ocean lives the most beautiful fish, whose scales shimmer with every color of the rainbow and sparkle with silver. He is admired by all, yet he glides past the other fish, proud and solitary. This dazzling creature, known as the Rainbow Fish, possesses a beauty that sets him apart, but his vanity and reluctance to share have left him with no one to share it with. As loneliness begins to cloud his glittering world, he is faced with a choice: remain the most stunning fish in the sea, or part with his prized possessions.
This story, brought to life with iconic, shimmering foil illustrations, explores a simple but profound question. It follows the Rainbow Fish on a journey to find the wise octopus, seeking a cure for his isolation. What he discovers is that the true source of happiness may not lie in what you have, but in what you are willing to give. The book invites readers to uncover whether this beautiful fish will learn that the joy of sharing can shine brighter than any scale, ultimately leading to friendship and a sense of belonging.
This story, brought to life with iconic, shimmering foil illustrations, explores a simple but profound question. It follows the Rainbow Fish on a journey to find the wise octopus, seeking a cure for his isolation. What he discovers is that the true source of happiness may not lie in what you have, but in what you are willing to give. The book invites readers to uncover whether this beautiful fish will learn that the joy of sharing can shine brighter than any scale, ultimately leading to friendship and a sense of belonging.
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Details & editions
- This edition
- North-South Books (Nord-Sud Verlag AG), 2012
- ISBN
- 9783314015441
- Language
- English
Original edition The Rainbow fish Originally published in 1992 · Thai · Nord-Süd-Verlag
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