The Rainbow Fish Paperback – International Edition, January 1, 1994

My Granddaughter loved this book

I have taught pre-school and I absolutely love this book. The poetic stanzas are perfect for little children, helping them with language development. The illustrations are bright and beautiful. Most importantly, the story theme is positive and important. YES, it is a book about sharing. I too, think this book has been over analyzed and accused of the messages that I do not see being told. The fish was arrogant and had an attitude, but he learns two lessons in the end. He learns to share, and he learns that friends are more valuable than how he looks or what he owns! The message was clear, anything else is contrived and just plain not the intensions of this delightful tale (or is it tail?).

It kept the children's attention.

Beautiful book and story. It’s a. Classic story about sharing and the happiness it brings.

She was very pleased with the rainbow fish

I just ordered this book for my neice who is expecting a baby soon. For the shower we were asked to bring a favorite book and I picked The Rainbow Fish. I've always loved this book which I first heard while volunteering at our church's daycare. I purchased the book and shared it with my grandchildren. I feel it teaches a lovely life lesson.While ordering I saw that it wasn't getting rave reviews. So I read them. Socialism? Wow? If we share with other people, is that socialism? If our children share their things with other children, is that socialism. What in the world is happening to our world if we can't share without being called a socialist.

My daughter (4) loves this book, just as much as I did when I was little! It shares a great message about individuality and creates an opportunity for talking more about that with your little one. It also has beautiful illustration!

Got it for my bonus kiddoes and they love it. Trying to teach them the importance of sharing