Monday, December 3, 2012

The Rainbow Fish

The Rainbow Fish

Author: Marcus Pfister

Translator: J. Alison James


Genre: Fiction

Ages: 3-5 years

Themes: Sharing, Friendship

Summary: The Rainbow Fish is one of the most beautiful creatures in the sea. All the other fish and animals love to watch him swim with his shimmery scales. The Rainbow Fish is unhappy until he learns to share and realizes what true friendship is all about. 

Pre-Reading Activity: Ask students to list something they like about the person sitting next to them. Make a list on the board and talk about how each student has something special about them.

Post-Reading Activity: Discuss what was so special about the Rainbow Fish and why all the other fish liked him. Give students each a construction paper "scale" and let them write something great about themselves on there. Add each scale to a large class fish to show that each student is an important part of the class. 

Reflection: This is a great resource to use for many different character aspects that should be taught in elementary school. This book could easily be used to teach about sharing, being a good friend or believing in yourself. 

About the Author
 
Marcus Pfister


Marcus Pfister is the author of many children's books. He has worked as a graphic artist, sculptor, painter and photographer. He lives with his family in Berne, Switzerland. 

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