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Marcus Pfister

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Rainbow Fish was a young fish who was covered in beautiful shining scales who loved the adoration of the other fish. One day, he was incredibly mean when another fish asked him for a shining scale. Eventually, no other fish wanted to be his friend anymore. He set out to visit the old wise octopus to learn why nobody wanted to be his friend anymore. The octopus told him to try giving away one of his shining scales saying, "You will no longer be the most beautiful fish in the sea, but you will discover how to be happy." After much thought and turmoil, Rainbow fish gave away one small scale. After seeing the happiness in his friends reaction, he continued to give away all of his scales until he was down to only one. In the end, he had given away his prized possessions, but found happiness in his friendships that remained.

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[Special Effects] The Rainbow Fish | Read Aloud Books for Children

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This story takes place "a long way out, in the deep blue sea."

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Rainbow Fish
The Wise Octopus
Little Blue Fish
Starfish
Other Fish Friends

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The Rainbow Fish was a very special book to me as a child, and will continue to be a special book to me as a future educator. I recommend this story for children because the message of the book is one that will carry them through their entire lives. This book discusses the overall theme of sharing, selflessness, and even delves deeper as children age into the idea that one does not necessarily find happiness in material things, but rather in the relationships we share.

Below is the link to a website that lists a variety of ways to utilize this book in our future classrooms:

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The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship.

Book Author: Marcus Pfister
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Teaching Ideas and Resources:

English

The Rainbow Fish's scales 'shimmer'. Can you find other words that could be used to describe the scales?

At one point in the story, the Rainbow Fish becomes the 'loneliest fish in the entire ocean'. Try a role play activity to interview him and find out how he is feeling. Can you suggest things that he could do to find some friends?

Can you rewrite the story (or a part of it) as a playscript? Could you perform this to others?

Could you retell this story to others? Watch these videos for inspiration:

The story includes lots of different types of punctuation. Can you find each type and explain why they have been used?

A number of adverbs are used in the text, e.g. playfully, carefully. Can you find out what an adverb is and find some more?

Find out how to write in the first / third person. Can you rewrite the story from the Rainbow Fish's point of view?

Create a set of instructions to teach people how to look after a pet (rainbow) fish.

Write a story about a different 'rainbow' animal, e.g. a Rainbow Bird, a Rainbow Butterfly or a Rainbow Chameleon. What might happen to them?

Can you write a book review of this story to tell others your opinion about it?

Maths

Try counting the Rainbow Fish's scales. How many are there?

Look at the illustrations showing the fish's scales. Can you make your own tessellations that look like fish scales?

Science

Visit a library and find out lots of information about fish. Can you create a report about them?

Can you find different materials that are shiny, like the Rainbow Fish's scale? What makes them shine and reflective?

Find out about plants that grow near / around / under water.

Create a food chain that includes a fish and other sea creatures.

Computing

Use drawing / painting software to make your own picture of the Rainbow Fish.

Can you create an animation about a fish?

Design Technology

Make a 3D model of the Rainbow Fish. Could you make a model of an underwater scene?

Create your own puppets based on the characters in the story and perform it to your friends.

Art

The Rainbow Fish's scales are 'every shade of blue, green and purple'. Can you try mixing paint to make lots of different shades of these colours?

Decorate your own Rainbow Fish image using collage (or other media). Can you find foil and glitter to make your picture sparkle??(see Resources below)

Draw your own underwater scene, using the sea photos for inspiration?(see Resources below).

Make your own 'rainbow' animal. Could you create a Rainbow Bird, a Rainbow Butterfly or a Rainbow Chameleon?

Languages

This book has been translated into over 80 languages. Could you try to translate some of the words / sentences into a different language? Could you try reading one of the translated versions?

PSHE

Describe the Rainbow Fish's behaviour at different points in the story. How did his behaviour make the other fish feel?

The Rainbow Fish gives away his most prized possessions. What are your most prized possessions? Why are they important to you?

Does this story have a moral? What is it? Can you find other stories that have a meaning for the reader?

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The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship. See More Books from this author The Rainbow Fish's scales 'shimmer'. Can you find other words that could be used to describe the scales? At one point in the story, the Rainbow Fish becomes the 'loneliest fish in the entire ocean'.