I thought this book was really well done and quite fun to read. The fish colours and background graphics were really well done! I loved the story of the fish who told white lies to fit in but learned his lesson and was able to find his place in the school of fish. I feel the author did a good job incorporating the message into the story in a way that children can identify with.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review and opinion.

Rating: 4⭐⭐⭐⭐!!!!!!!!!
Book: Rainbow Fish and the Storyteller
Author: Marcus Pfister
Genre: Children's Fiction
Release Date: RELEASES October 11, 2022

Storytelling is a tale as old as time way for cultures to pass along stories. Well in this book, the storytelling is actually a fish not telling the truth but has no malicious intent. I thought this story was leading to a “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” plot but it didn’t end up that way. Children will be able to hear and read this story and learn that telling the truth is always the best way to go AND also being able to tell a great story is wonderful as long as everyone knows you are not passing it along as the truth. I would read this book to my kids or students, ages 2-10, grades preschool-3rd.

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The illustrations are beautiful and the fish are very expressive. However, the beginning of the story feels a bit political. While the ending is nice with all the fish enjoy Humbert's story's, I didn't love it.

I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I love Rainbow Fish! I rea dir when I was in school and I've read it to my students as well. Tnid book contains great lessons, per the norm. This would be great to read when talking about lying or tall tales.

This book is a perfect book for rainbow fish fans of all ages. Definitely perfect for little children.

Beautiful illustrations.

The story is a cautionary tale about “never cry wolf,” which I found satisfying. However, the character of Humbert, who has repeatedly lied to the other fish, is subsequently rewarded with the role of storyteller. It didn't sit right with me. I worry that young readers will read the story as justification for lying, rather than a deterrent.

This book was great and had a good moral as well. Humbert the fish is telling tall tales and scaring all the fish. But they learn to help him use his skills for good.

I remember loving Rainbow Fish from when I was young so was excited to see a new story on NetGalley. Loved the cute story and thought there was a nice message behind it too. illustrations were beautiful and the writing short. Think it's a great book for young kids!

Rainbow Fish and the Storyteller by Marcus Pfister is a cute story about fish 🐟 🐟 who listen to another fish who tells them stories to scare him. The fish decide to tell him they like stories if they are not scary and than he becomes all the fishes best friend.

I was excited to see this title but finished the final page feeling a bit disappointed. It could serve as a social skills story if your child or student is behaving like Humbert—that is, repeatedly telling lies. It also encourages us to consider how we can recognize our strengths and use them for good. Instead of using his imagination to tell scary fibs, Humbert learned to use those same storytelling skills to share delightful tales. Still, no matter how you feel about the somewhat polarizing original Rainbow Fish, I don’t believe this has the same heart as the first. Three and a half stars would be a more accurate rating.

It was really cute. I didn't even know that these books were still being made. The story follows Rainbow Fish and his friends after they meet a new fish who starts to tell tall tales to get their attention. Slowly they start to laugh when he says his stories and make him feel bad and isolate himself. Rainbow fish and his friends find a solution that will include everyone, and soon all the fish live in harmony.

It teaches good problem-solving issues, and how kids can be the same sometimes and exclude others. It allows kids to see that there is a way to resolve issues and include everyone.

I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

So cute! That was such a nice take on knowing the difference between story and reality, but also about not rejecting people, when what they might really need is a friend. If they’re willing to accept one, that is.

I grew up with Rainbow Fish and was excited to see another book in the series. Humbert is a fish who makes up tales that scare the other fish - like all the water will drain out of the ocean from a plug. After telling a lot of these made-up tales the other fish stop talking to him. Rainbow fish suggests he becomes a storyteller with positive stories instead.

The illustrations are beautiful and colorful, I'm sure even more so in a physical copy of the book. I loved the variety of fish drawn. The lesson is to not exaggerate or tell stories that are untrue. I felt like Humbert didn't have much of a redemption, as even when acting as a storyteller he started to exaggerate and get red in the face. I would say it's probably best for ages 3/4 and up as there are big paragraphs of text that did not keep my 2 year old's attention. Overall it was very cute. I received this as an ARC from Netgalley.

I loved Rainbow Fish as a kid and I love reading it to my daughter now. This was a cute story about a fish who likes to make up stories and scare his friends. His friends don't like being lied to and scared, so they stop talking to him until Rainbow Fish comes up with the idea of him telling nice stories.

I will definitely be reading this book to my daughter as it has a great lesson on not lying to people.

This is a cute story about a fish with tall tales and story's galore. He enjoys telling the stories and ends up becoming a story teller instead of making up scary stories to frighten the other fish. Very cute. My 3 year old liked it and actually fell asleep for nap time listening to me read this book to him.

We all know people that like to exaggerate and tell tales. Sometimes those stories are taken out of context and can cause chaos. Humbert is such a fish and causes chaos in the pond. With the help of his friends, he learns there is a time and place for story telling.

The Rainbow Fish books are always colorful not only in illustration but in theme as well. A great add to any book collection.

A special thank you to NorthSouth Books and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

I loved Rainbow Fish as a kid and it remains one of my favorite children's books. I was so excited when I saw this book available. I think the physical copy would be better but I still enjoyed this digital copy. It was really cute and the illustrations are great. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

When Humbert's imagination gets the better of him and he starts inventing crazy false threats to the lives of himself and the other fish, his friends believe him at first and are alarmed but soon realise the truth and grow weary of Humbert's mendacious nature. Soon, Humbert finds himself friendless, but the Rainbow Fish has an excellent idea: Why not let Humbert channel his over-active imagination through creative storytelling, rather than constantly fibbing about non-existent threats and disturbing everyone? A great book for kids to learn the importance of being truthful and considerate, and realising that the urge to make up stories can be nurtured through a safe, controlled outlet like storytelling!

Rainbow Fish has always been a popular title in my Media Center. The stories all have purpose and engage young readers in learning the lessons of life. The illustrations are so vibrant and the younger students love the shiny dorsal fins. This latest fits beautifully into those same categories.
The story is reminiscent of the boy who cried wolf . Rainbow Fish meets Humbert, a fish who embellishes to the extent of disbelief by the other fish. Yet, bad is turned to good and Humbert is taught to turn his talents into the positive. A good message is presented and happily accepted by all.
I know Pfister's latest addition to his series will be a hit!

Another beautifully illustrated Rainbow Fish book. The pictures are vibrant and colorful! Any child would love the pictures. The story is a little much for kids. Humbert meets Rainbow Fish and proceeds to tell him a series of lies to get join him. I believe the story is meant to teach kids about not make assumptions but I don’t like how it went about that. In the middle of the story, Humbert changes to a storyteller who the other fish love to hear his stories. The whole thing was a bit much for kids.