𝗣𝘂𝗯 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 10/7/25

𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆: Rainbow fish and his friends are faced with a challenge and need to learn how to communicate and compromise.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
🐠 Gorgeous illustration
🐟 Heartwarming message

𝗠𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: I’m always looking for more books for my infant son. Hoping to instill my love of reading in him.
I enjoyed the message of this short story, that being communication and compromise. However I did find the writing to be extremely disjointed and didn’t flow well. The illustrations were gorgeous though- and those alone will keep a young child engaged.

𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 2.5/5 ⭐️⭐️💫


*Thank you @NetGalley and NorthSouth Books for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

This is a sweet story about friendship. The fish and the whale have a misunderstanding which initially results in fighting, but later they are able to resolve their issues.

This is a great choice for children to learn how to navigate their friendships!

I read this with my 3-year-old and we both enjoyed it! It had the beautiful colors and illustrations that The Rainbow Fish is known for and a good message. The little fish learned about not assuming someone’s intentions. It’s on the short side, but it’s perfect for preschool-aged children!

Disappointingly short and undeveloped. I understand this is a kids book but it lacks the charm and life lessons of the original rainbow fish.

Very cute! Given that this will be a board book, I wish that it had fewer words on each page. I think adding a few more pages with different illustrations would help keep the young intended audience more interested in the story. Either way, this is a very short and sweet little book! It tells an entire story extremely quickly, which is definitely impressive.

Rainbow Fish Makes Peace is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that instantly captures young readers’ attention with its vibrant colors. The story gently teaches themes of overcoming misunderstandings, showing bravery, and finding peace all in a way that’s easy for little ones to understand. I can’t wait to share this heartwarming short story with my grandchildren.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review. #netgalley #rainbowfishmakespeace

I remember reading the original Rainbow Fish book growing up, so when I saw this one, I knew I had to read it!

Rainbow Fish Makes Peace is a brief book, but like the Rainbow Fish of my childhood, contains beautiful illustrations and an important core message. In this edition, the story promotes understanding and the importance of not making assumptions about others. Our assumptions may not always be correct, and can lead to deeply hurting and misunderstanding those around us.

This is a great book with a wonderfully positive message, perfect for any young reader (or parent who might want to share a little piece of their childhood with their favorite young reader!)

Thank you to NorthSouth Books and NetGalley for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Rainbow Fish Makes Peace is about not making assumptions and working through misunderstandings. It is a very brief book, so it would be good as a read aloud for young kids or as a solo read for early readers. I was actually surprised with its brevity and would have appreciated more to the wrap up/conclusion. Per usual, the rainbow fish art is beautiful.

Thanks to NorthSouth Books and NetGalley for an eARC of this book for an honest review.

Who doesn’t love Rainbow Fish? This glittering fish has truly stood the test of time! My child and I both enjoyed Rainbow Fish Makes Peace, although I have to admit, it was my idea—nostalgia for the original drew me in. I’m so glad we added this beautiful book to our collection; it’s just as aesthetically pleasing as the first one, with stunning illustrations that capture the magic and shimmer of Rainbow Fish.

The story offers a wonderful positive message about the importance of not making assumptions about others, as it can hurt feelings. It also beautifully emphasizes the value of recognizing when you’re wrong, and making amends through genuine kindness and an apology. It’s a meaningful lesson wrapped in a charming, visually captivating package.

This book is a great addition to any young reader’s library and a lovely reminder of the importance of peace and friendship.

Thank you to NetGalley and NorthSouth Books for providing an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

I grew up reading these books and I love that I can continue sharing the story with my nephew. This was a great continuation of the series, with beautiful and timeless illustrations.

Rainbow Fish Makes Peace teaches us the important lesson of not making assumptions about others who may seem different than us. If we take a moment to get to know one another, we learn that we have more in common than differences.

Thank you NetGalley and NorthSouth Books for the e-arc in exchange for my honest review.