Marcus Pfister, Merry Christmas, Rainbow Fish, Walker Books Australia, September 2021, 12 pp., RRP $14.99 (board), ISBN 9780735844292
Rainbow Fish and friends are on a mission to spread a very special message.
Not everyone is feeling the Christmas spirit and Rainbow Fish makes it his mission, along with his friends, to share some Christmas joy under the sea.
Marcus Pfister brings us another tale following on from the classic The Rainbow Fish. In a newly published format, and with its signature glitter look, Merry Christmas, Rainbow Fish conveys the positive aspects of sharing amongst young children.
Readers will love the colourful underworld of Rainbow Fish as he visits old and new friends, and can join in with fun craft activities and games on The Rainbow Fish website.
The book creates a wonderful space to talk about friendship and feelings, and serves as a reminder that sometimes not everyone has the same feelings at the same time. More importantly, it shows young children that by small acts of kindness and sharing they can give happiness to others and themselves.
With a simple, yet universal message, Merry Christmas, Rainbow Fish is a beautiful gift just in time for Christmas.
Reviewed by Shelley Stephens
