Rainbow Fish and the Storyteller - by Marcus Pfister

About the Book

"When Rainbow Fish meets a new friend, Humbert, he isn't sure what to think. Humbert tells all kinds of strange stories: Somewhere at the bottom of the ocean there's a plug! There's a blue whale living near here ... and he's going to eat up all of our food. But before Rainbow Fish and his friends panic, they realize that Humbert just likes to make up tall tales. Rainbow Fish and his friends soon come up with an idea that might make them all happy--even Humbert"--

Book Synopsis

The ninth book in the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series.

The vibrant, beautiful watercolor paintings enhance this important lesson for young children about making friends and not telling lies.
-OmniLibros

When Rainbow Fish meets a new friend, Humbert, he isn't sure what to think. Humbert tells all kinds of strange stories: Somewhere at the bottom of the ocean there's a plug!

There's a blue whale living near here . . . and he's going to eat up all of our food.

But before Rainbow Fish and his friends panic, they realize that Humbert just likes to make up tall tales. Rainbow Fish and his friends soon come up with an idea that might make them all happy--even Humbert.

The familiar characters taking on an unusual topic make this a book to consider anywhere this series is popular. -School Library Journal

Review Quotes

It is a book that deserves a place in every library.-- "Just Imagine"

"The vibrant, beautiful watercolor paintings enhance this important lesson for young children about making friends and not telling lies."-- "OmniLibros"

"This is a universal story about friendship with a lesson somewhat like that of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf." The story is a good one on its own, but the colorful, sparkly illustrations make it even better."-- "Midwest Book Review"

"The familiar characters taking on an unusual topic make this a book to consider anywhere this series is popular."-- "School Library Journal"

About the Author

Marcus Pfister was born in Bern, Switzerland. After studying at art school in Bern, he trained as a graphic artist. His first picture book was published by NordSüd in 1986, but his breakthrough as author and illustrator came in 1992 with the publication of The Rainbow Fish. Since then he has published more than 60 books, which have been translated into about 65 languages and have won many international awards. He lives with his family in Bern.