Most Popular 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

"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"--

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.

How many yellow scales does Rainbow Fish have? Can you count one orange starfish too? Rainbow Fish invites youngsters along as he swims over, under, around and through bright, bold numerals, offering children a glittering undersea lesson in counting from 1 to 10.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Rosie always wants to be the leader. Up until now, her friends haven''t minded. But then Angel moves to the Coral Reef. Suddenly everyone wants to follow Angel''s lead. Will Rosie realize before it''s too late that always demanding to be the leader may mean losing all of her friends?

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

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.

The beloved story about sharing and friendship in a Spanish board book edition translated by award-winning author David Bowles. La historia querida sobre compartir y amistad es disponisble como libro de cartón traducido por el galardonado autor David Bowles. The Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in the entire ocean. Vain and proud, he refuses to share his glittering scales. When the other fish won’t play with him, Rainbow Fish learns that by sharing he can make friends and find happiness. This simple story featuring a beautiful fish who learns an important lesson speaks to readers of all languages. El Pez Arcoíris es el pez más bello de todo el mar. Vanidoso y orgulloso, se niega a compartir sus escamas relucientes. Cuando los otros peces no quieren jugar con él, el Pez Arcoíris aprende que compartiendo puede hacer amistades y encontrar la felicidad. Esta historia sencilla sobre un pez bonito que aprende una lección importante conmueve a lectores de todos idiomas.

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.

Dino, der kleine Saurier mit dem auffallenden glitzernden Rückenkamm, hat es nicht leicht, sich vor seinen Feinden zu verstecken ... (ab 4).

A story about environmental choices where the reader gets to make the choice. “Milo is irresistible.” –School Library Journal On a small island in the middle of the sea, a mouse named Milo makes an extraordinary discovery: a magical stone that gives both light and warmth. How will this discovery change the lives of Milo and the other mice? Will it bring delight or environmental disaster? The reader must decide. Halfway through the story, the book splits into two sections, each offering a different ending. This unique format actively involves children in the decision- making process, showing them not only the effect today’s environmental choices can have on the future of our planet, but also the consequences inherent in all decisions. NorthSouth is proud to bring back this classic allegory for our time. This cautionary tale of the consequences of greed, envy, and environmental pillaging brings Pfister’s message—about making wise ecological choices—home to children of all ages.

Dazzle the dinosaur helps his friend Maia and her mother reclaim their former home from the nasty Dragonsaurus.

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.

In this second book in the Penguin Pete series, Pete leaves his mother''s side to go on a voyage of discovery and makes many new friends along the way.

Learn how to count aquatic animals from one to ten.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

A porcupine searches for a friend.

When Charlie goes to the zoo,he likes to copy the animals.He opens his mouth up WIDEjust like a hippopotamus.He balances a ball on the tip of his nosejust like a sea lion.He stretches his tongue out into the airjust like a chameleon.He swings through the trees from a vinejust like an orangutan.And when he is tired,he rests on a tree branchjust like a leopard.

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.

The acclaimed creator of THE RAINBOW FISH series returns with Bertie, an irrepressible hippo who''s not quite ready for bed. Bertie might wear his daddy out before he''s actually ready for sleep.

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.