You Can't Win Them All, Rainbow Fish

Arrived really fast! This book is amazing

Perfect for children

Beautiful story for all ages.

The first Rainbow Fish book came out well after I'd become an adult. Still, I was repeatedly drawn to the gorgeous cover, the blues, greens, purples, and sparkles! I picked up a copy, simply because I loved the art, but found the story charming.I had no idea there were other Rainbow Fish books, until I saw this one. As a kid I'd give books with obvious messages the side-eye. They were not what I was interested in reading for my entertainment. I certainly read books with good messages and lessons, but that were much, much sneakier about it.As an adult I'm still averse to books with obvious messages and agendas. Both for myself, and for the children I purchase books for.This one though I think is a good exception. Yes, it's clearly a message book, designed to teach and encourage something positive. But I like very much the example used to do so, and the way it's presented.The story here is one that most children will be able to relate to. Rainbow Fish and his friends play a game of hide and seek. Unfortunately for Rainbow Fish he doesn't do well in this game this time. He loses both as Seeker, then again as one hiding. Poor Rainbow Fish gets frustrated, and then a bit angry. Something many kids, and even adults, can understand and relate to. We've all been there, haven't we?So, Rainbow Fish quits in a huff. Thankfully one of his friends goes after him, and they talk about not always being able to win, and how nice it is for someone else when they get to win for a change.Rainbow Fish, being the nice fish that he is, understands but then feels embarrassed for how he acted. He's sorry, but doesn't know how to fix it. He doesn't feel brave enough to go back and apologize, but with the encouragement of his friend he does just that.And all the fish are friends again, happily going back to playing another game of Hide and Seek.The feelings Rainbow Fish has in this story are so normal most children will be able to relate to them. And even the nice Rainbow Fish has a bad time, and needs the support of a friend to make things right again. Whew! Good to know we don't have to be perfect to have friends.This is a charming, simple, tale of friends that most children will find familiar from their own lives. But resolved in a way that goes much better than what often happens between real life friends.And the artwork is gorgeous."A lighthearted look at accepting loss without losing your sparkle!"I received a free, expiring, copy of this book through Netgalley.

This picture book deals with a very tough issue for kids: losing gracefully. Rainbow Fish and his friends are playing Hide-and-Seek, but Rainbow Fish cannot find anyone. And then he doesn't hide himself very well. He gets frustrated and quits the game, spoiling everyone's fun. Hi best friend, Red Fin, helps him see the error of his ways, and gets the game back on track.I could really relate to this book. Losing is hard for my son, and none of us really handle it very well when he gets upset while playing games. I think reading this book together will help open up the dialog about how he handles losing.This book is relatively short, but it's pretty wordy on each page, so it's best suited for ages 4-8. It deals with a difficult subject in a way that isn't too preachy. I really enjoyed it.Blog: Mom's Radius

Rainbow Fish is helping us learn another part of growing up--good sportsmanship, and also how to be a good friend.While playing with his fishy friends Rainbow Fish finds that he isn't as good at hiding or seeking his friends as he thought that he was--they have just gotten better! After losing to his youngest friend--the one he was certain he was better than, Rainbow Fish storms off. When he is reminded about how his action made his friend feel Rainbow Fish doesn't know what to do--it is then that I believe the best advice is given-- apologize and continue playing.This is excellent advice--humbling and like Rainbow Fish said, embarrassing, but finding out from people that you love (and that love you back) that it is okay to make mistakes and that you will still be loved--that is a great lesson for children... and adults.I received a complementary copy of this title through Netgalley in exchange for my unbiased review

So, everybody loves Rainbow Fish, right? What’s NOT to love about the original? You Can’t Win Them All, Rainbow Fish is a new(ish) (2017) book in the Rainbow Fish series and aims to teach another moral lesson — in this case, how not to be a sore loser, basically. Most kids are familiar with Rainbow Fish (I think each of my kids has come home from school with Rainbow Fish artwork at least once), so it’s a great way to keep them engaged and learning through a familiar character, but to me this one lacked the charm of the original. Worse, to me it seemed a little forced. Perhaps I’m remembering the original too rosily (is that a word?), but this just didn’t measure up for me. The kids were engaged, but haven’t asked to read it again. So, I give it two stars and I think I’d get a similar opinion from the kids. (Got this book for free via NetGalley).

Amazing story! My daughter loves the rainbow fish series. Fantastic artwork and a positive life lesson for young readers

Great book for my 5 year old