The Rainbow Fish By Marcus Pfister

There are perhaps no days of our childhood we lived so fully as those we spent with a favorite book.” This is a famous quote said by Marcel Proust. Books over the centuries have had an influential impact on the lives of many. Arguably, there are none more influential than children’s books. Children’s books contain important life lessons and teach many children the basic values they will hold for the remainder of their lives. Examples of the best range from the well-known Dr. Seuss books, to the always-popular Winnie the Pooh books. Although those are historically popular, The Rainbow Fish, by Marcus Pfister, is one that should be kept in mind. With it’s enticing illustrations, simple and descriptive context, and lesson it portrays, the children’s book The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister should be considered for a spot on the “Top 100 Children’s Books” list.
If a parent were to read the book to younger children, they would still be able to listen and see the pictures the book provides. As for the plot, The Rainbow Fish is about a fish in the ocean that has beautiful, sparkling silver scales that all of the other fish admired. The other fish wanted to play the rainbow fish, but he believed he was too superior to them because of his beauty. Once the rainbow fish did not have any friends, he was directed toward an octopus where he was taught a lesson about sharing and kindness. Once he started to share his magnificent scales with the others, they all became friends and lived happily together in the