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The Rainbow Fish English/Arabic: (Bilingual Edition)

by Marcus Pfister

A bilingual story about friendship and sharing

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A bilingual story about friendship and sharing

Presented in English and Arabic, Marcus Pfister’s picture-book tale pairs an underwater story with a second-language reading experience. Its central conflict turns on a fish whose striking scales set him apart, while pride leaves him lonely; the story connects friendship with kindness and the choice to share. The bilingual format gives families a way to encounter both languages alongside the narrative, while the plot introduces ideas of tolerance and courage through the fish’s changing relationship with others.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 exploring English and Arabic together
  • Families seeking a picture-book story about friendship, kindness, and sharing
  • Early readers who enjoy stories with an underwater setting

Themes

FriendshipSharing and kindnessPride and lonelinessTolerance and courageEnglish–Arabic language learning

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Book overview

Nothing is nicer than sharing and giving in this bilingual Arabic edition of the beloved classic by Marcus Pfister!

The Rainbow Fish brings universal themes--such as friendship, tolerance, and finding courage--and second-language learning fun to children around the world in this bilingual English/Arabic edition.The little fish with the sparkling scales, who learns the value of sharing and kindness, has enchanted children and grown-ups all over the world.

The rainbow fish with its iridescent scales is the most beautiful fish in the whole ocean. But since he is also vain and proud, he becomes more and more lonely over time. Then he realizes that you can't win friends through beauty. He overcomes his pride and begins to distribute his glitter scales to the other fish.

A great way to introduce a second language to very young children, be they English-or Arabic-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
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