Best Selling Books by Marcus Pfister

Celebrate The Rainbow Fish with this beautiful anniversary edition. Nothing is nicer than sharing and giving! For 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. To celebrate the 25th anniversary, this picture book classic is now available in a special limited edition, beautifully designed with half-linen cover, and a specially inserted page of bonus glittery stickers.

When a big blue whale comes to live near their reef, there is a misunderstanding between him and Rainbow Fish and his friends that leaves everyone very unhappy and hungry.

Rainbow Fish loves playing hide-and-seek with the the sea horses and follow the leader with the sea turtles. Now fans can decorate Rainbow Fish''s latest adventure with 50 foil stickers that are included. Full color. Consumable.

Everyone''s favorite fish invites youngsters along with him on a glittering undersea lesson in the alphabet. Rainbow Fish swims along the ocean floor-over, under, around, and through bright, bold letters-offering children a colorful and entertaining introduction to the basic building blocks of learning. Full-color illustrations.

Tired of their normal appearances, the animals want to look special for the big party but come to realize that they are special just the way they are. Die-cut pages offer glimpses of each animal''s dream transformation.

Best of the Best." In this mini-book and audio package, fans will undertake an exciting new adventure where Rainbow Fish must risk losing his new friends--and maybe even his life--to save a lonely stranger. Cassette.

A new book from the author of the bestselling Rainbow Fish series! The peace and quiet of the forest are shattered by a scream. Someone has stolen the squirrel’s three hazelnuts! Who could have committed such a terrible crime? The squirrel begins his investigation, and no one is above suspicion.

Rainbow Fish gets lost in an undersea storm and has to find his way back home. Luckily, with the help of some new friends, it isn''t long before Rainbow Fish is reunited with his glittering school of fish.

Day after day, the Sun and the Moon follow their lonely, separate paths across the sky. How they wish they could meet and become friends. One sunny day, their paths finally cross--with dramatic results! Pfister illustrates this fanciful explanation of eclipses in vivid colors, finding bold shapes and patterns in the earth and sky, in stormy and sunny weather. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

The Rainbow Fish is an international best-seller and a modern classic. Eye-catching foil stamping, glittering on every page, offers instant child appeal, but it is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish who learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions that gives the book its lasting value.

Even though he doesn''t like the cold snow, Hopper, a little hare, enjoys playing with a friend and the adventure of searching for food with his mother.

Pint-sized Pete longs for the day when he is finally big enough to swim with the other penguins.

Christmas nativity story with charming hologram foil stars. 3 yrs+

"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 star of several picture books, Rainbow Fish is back in his first pop-up book, with the sparkling protagonist meeting some other aquatic creatures. The interactive elements add layering and a sense of movement as Rainbow navigates the underwater world: Who is hiding behind those leaves? Six small seahorses! On another spread, a blue whale tail flops up and down as the discombobulated fish go tumbling on the Big Whale Ride! The special effects enhance the familiar, gentle illustrations. Ages 3-up. AUTHOR: Marcus Pfister is the author of the phenomenally successful Rainbow Fish series, as well as many other books for children. He has worked as a graphic artist, a sculptor, a painter, and a photographer as well as a children''s book creator.

Pete is angry when he cannot go fishing with the bigger penguins. He decides to go fishing on his own and falls asleep atop a whale, who takes him to play with an Eskimo boy, an elephant seal, some sea lions and finally back home again. Full-color illustrations. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

While playing hide-and-seek with his friends, Rainbow Fish learns about being a good sport.

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 (hardcover & paperback) 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 Chinese-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

While searching her magic book for a spell to conjure a dragon, a young wizard discovers that she, like the reader, can find magical creatures and bits of spells by folding the book different ways.

Invites the reader to count along as Rainbow Fish swims over, under, around, and through the numerals one through ten and different numbers of undersea creatures and plants.

Hopper the rabbit wants to become the Easter Bunny, but first he must learn to be brave and to collect and carry eggs. When he attempts both and fails, his mother knows just how to cheer him up. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

A spectacular monster pop-up picture book that reassures children about the monsters in their closets and under their beds. By the beloved creator of The Rainbow Fish. Author: Marcus Pfister is the author of the phenomenally successful Rainbow Fish series, as well as many other books for children. He has worked as a graphic artist, a sculptor, a painter, and a photographer as well as a children''s book creator. Pfister lives with his family in Berne, Switzerland.

Aaron is fascinated by a remarkable star that shines in the night sky. Every evening it seems bigger and brighter and more wondrous. Perhaps it''s sending me a secret message, he thinks. He even dreams of the star, a dream that leads him to a stable on a cold winter night. When he awakens, the dream is forgotten amid the hustle and bustle in Bethlehem. The streets are filled with people coming to register for the census. All the houses are filled with travelers, and when Aaron meets a man and his wife and their little donkey searching for a place to stay, there is not a room left in all of Bethlehem. Then Aaron remembers the stable in his dream and so becomes a part of the great miracle of Christ''s birth. The creator of the international best-selling Rainbow Fish books offers a special Christmas gift for families to share. The die-cut cover, featuring Pfister''s signature holographic foil-stamping, will attract the reader''s eye and the simple, moving Nativity story will speak to their hearts.

InterActive fun that teaches children about sharing When the little striped fish finds a beautiful glittering gem, what will he do with it? Young children will love moving the soft sparkling "gem” from one page to the next, sharing it with Rainbow Fish and all his friends.

Raven is having a bad day. Or at least he thinks he is, until he bumps into a tree, and his day gets a whole lot worse. But maybe having a sore, bandaged nose isn’t so bad, after all. He sure gets a lot of extra attention from the other forest birds. Maybe if he puts on more bandages he’ll get more sympathy. What about even more bandages? What an ingenious idea! It makes Raven feel simply. . . wonderful. Well, at least until he finds himself in a sticky situation no amount of bandages will get him out of. Follow Raven’s calamities and triumphs in this wordless picture book and enhance or change the story with the reuseable peel-off emoji stickers included in the book.

Out exploring one day, Penguin Pete spots an abandoned wreck and climbs aboard. There he discovers Horatio, the ship''s mouse, and the two become fast friends. Poor Pete, however, seems to run afoul of everything aboard ship, from getting tangled in the nets to feeling sick in the crow''s nest. But then the duo takes to the open water, and it''s Pete''s turn to shine when he makes a heroic rescue. Full color.

Schneehasenkind Hoppel geht mit seiner Mutter im Winter auf Futtersuche. Das ist gar nicht so einfach. (ab 3).

The paperback edition of the fourth book in the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series. It''s Rainbow Fish''s most challenging adventure yet, for he must brave the Sea Monsters'' Cave, rumored to be the most dangerous place in the ocean, to find healing algae to cure the ailing bumpy-backed fish. Warned by his friends about the dreadful denizens of the deep--the giant rock monsters, the five-eyed globe fish, and the horrible creature with a thousand arms--Rainbow Fish, accompanied by the little blue fish, musters all his courage and sets out on an exciting quest. In a satisfying and reassuring conclusion, Rainbow Fish discovers that by confronting his fears, it is possible to overcome them, and that sometimes there are simple, completely non-threatening explanations for fabled dangers.

Learn how to count aquatic animals from one to ten.

The story of The Rainbow Fish—the most beautiful fish in the ocean—now available in a large trim hardcover edition—perfect for reading aloud! Rainbow Fish has been a favorite of children all over the world for 30 years. Its indelible message is simple—a pleasure shared is the nicest pleasure. Now children can enjoy this story time favorite in this oversized format—similar to the one used by former first lady, Michelle Obama, when she read The Rainbow Fish to children at the White House Easter Egg Roll in 2016. A CHRISTOPHER AWARD WINNER WINNER OF THE BOLOGNA BOOK FAIR CRITICI IN ERBA PRIZE AN AMERICAN BOOKSELLER ABBY AWARD WINNER AN IRA-CBC CHILDREN’S CHOICE

I can blend-in with a leaf or tree—changing colors, so you can’t see me! Marcus Pfister’s playful rhymes highlight the distinctive features of each animal—from alligator to zebra—allowing little listeners to guess the name of each animal. Pfister’s bold, colorful illustrations capture each critter in all of their glory and name the animal in bold letters so children can see if their guesses were correct—a ferociously fun way to learn about the alphabet and animals. • A basic concept book with Pfister’s identifiable style. • Read-aloud rhymes that make learning your letters fun! • Pfister is the bestselling author of the Rainbow Fish series.

"Christmas is for sharing! Rainbow Fish and his friends brighten the undersea world on Christmas Day--bringing joy to friends and acquaintances." -- Back cover.

The fifth book in the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series. Rainbow Fish gets lost in an undersea storm and has to find his way back home. Luckily, with the help of some new friends, it isn''t long before Rainbow Fish is reunited with his glittering school of fish.

A perfect baby-shower or birthday gift! This interactive cloth book--with textures to touch and other surprises--teaches children about sharing! Young children will love Rainbow Fish and all his friends.

These high-quality eight-ounce mugs are perfect for enjoying morning cocoa or afternoon tea with a favorite picture-book character. All the mugs are dishwasher and microwave safe.