Rainbow Fish Series A beautiful story of small, gentle creatures that brings both joy and deep emotion A picture book that has captivated children around the world for 25 years The beloved national picture book chosen by over 1 million mothers and children in Korea ★ Winner of the 1992 Christopher Award ★ Winner of the 1995 ABBY (The American Booksellers Book of the Year) Award ★ Featured in the 1st grade Korean language textbook, 2015–2016 ★ Recommended by the Korean Children's Book Research Association, Hanuri, Yeollin Children, and Chaekgyoshil "What I wanted to show in Rainbow Fish was the ability to share what is most precious to oneself. So I searched for a way to make Rainbow Fish truly stand out from other fish. The holographic scales perfectly emphasize the meaning of sharing." — Marcus Pfister 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the publication of Der Regenbogenfisch (Rainbow Fish). Children around the world have been captivated by the story of a fish with shimmering silver scales who shares his most precious scale with his friends, and have long been drawn to the exciting adventures and warm friendships that unfold deep in the ocean. Rainbow Fish was born in 1992 from the hands of author Marcus Pfister. Rendered in pencil and soft watercolors, Rainbow Fish is the only fish in the world with shimmering holographic scales. Rainbow Fish has won numerous awards and been selected as an outstanding book in the United States, Italy, and French-speaking countries, earning deep love from readers everywhere. Fueled by this passionate response, seven captivating stories were created through 2012. The Rainbow Fish series has been translated and published in more than 50 languages worldwide, selling over 30 million copies (as of 2016) and winning the hearts of children and adults alike. Drawing on his own experiences as a parent, author Marcus Pfister has always observed children's inner worlds with great care, striving to be "an author who delivers warm messages to children." His artistic convictions have remained unchanged alongside Rainbow Fish for 25 years, giving rise in 2017 to an even more mature Rainbow Fish story: Rainbow Fish and the Special Friend. The children who first met Rainbow Fish 25 years ago are now grown adults, but the warmth found in the Rainbow Fish stories continues to comfort every reader, just as it always has. A Story of Reconciliation and Communication Beyond Adventure and Courage The Power of Problem-Solving in Leading a Relationship-Centered Community Marcus Pfister's Own Solutions, Tailored to Children's Situations and Feelings In 2017, the eighth Rainbow Fish story was published. While previous installments told stories of sharing, adventure, courage, and friendship, and overcoming prejudice (Books 1–6), and a bedtime story that helped soothe young Rainbow Fish's separation anxiety (Book 7), this new installment—released after five years—is a story of reconciliation and communication. In this work, author Marcus Pfister presents a more mature Rainbow Fish who is able to face and reflect on his own emotions. Rainbow Fish's Desire to Shine in a World of Competition When Rainbow Fish plays a game of hide-and-seek, he feels confident that, as the seeker, he'll quickly find his friends hidden throughout, since it's a familiar game and he knows his friends' characteristics well. But time and again he fails to find them, and even when it's his turn to hide, he's found right away by the friend who is seeking. Frustrated, Rainbow Fish sulks. "This is all wrong. You all can keep playing this silly game!" he shouts, and storms off alone. The frustration of things not going as planned, and the impatience of not standing out in a game where he wanted to shine, can sometimes cause us to forget the true value of play in today's competitive, results-driven society—just as a fun game the friends always enjoy suddenly becomes a "silly game." Rainbow Fish's Self-Esteem, Restored by a Wise and Kind Friend This story...