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  • The Rainbow Fish: El Pez Arcoirís (Bilingual English/Spanish)

The Rainbow Fish: El Pez Arcoirís
(Bilingual English/Spanish)

Publication Date
July 16, 2019
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction /  2nd − 3rd
Language
Spanish
Format
Picture Book
Bilingual
The Rainbow Fish: El Pez Arcoirís (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Description
Nothing is nicer than sharing and giving in this bilingual edition of the beloved classic by Marcus Pfister! NorthSouth Books is proud to partner with bi: libri in a new line of multilingual children's books. Launching with bilingual editions of The Rainbow Fish in ten languages, and continuing with more unique titles that address universal themes, such as friendship, tolerance, and finding courage--bringing great stories and second-language learning fun to children around the world. For over twenty-five years the little fish with the sparkling scales, who learned to conquer his vanity, has enchanted children and grown-ups all over the world. A great way to introduce a second language to very young children, be they English- or Spanish-speaking. "Will fascinate preschoolers."--Booklist "A delightful tale."--Parade A CHRISTOPHER AWARD WINNER WINNER OF THE BOLOGNA BOOK FAIR CRITICI IN ERBA PRIZE AMERICAN BOOKSELLER ABBY AWARD WINNER AN IRA-CBC CHILDREN'S CHOICE Meet Marcus Pfister at www.marcuspfister.ch
Publication date
July 16, 2019
Genre
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780735843714
Publisher
Northsouth Books
Series
Bi: Libri
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV002100 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Fishes
JUV039220 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Values & Virtues
JUV002170 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Marine Life
Library of Congress categories
Fishes
Friendship
Spanish language materials
Bilingual
Beauty, Personal
Amistad
Rainbow Fish (Fictitious character)
Peces
Belleza personal
Marcus Pfister
Marcus Pfister was born in Bern, Switzerland. After studying at the Art School of Bern, he apprenticed as a graphic designer and worked in an advertising agency before becoming self-employed in 1984. His debut picture book, The Sleepy Owl, was published by NorthSouth in 1986, but his big breakthrough came six years later with The Rainbow Fish. To date, Marcus has illustrated over 65 books, which have been translated into more than 60 languages and received countless international awards. He lives with his wife, Debora, and his children in Bern.