When a big blue whale comes to live near their reef, there is a misunderstanding between him and Rainbow Fish and his friends that leaves everyone very unhappy and hungry.

The star of several picture books, Rainbow Fish is back in his first pop-up book, with the sparkling protagonist meeting some other aquatic creatures. The interactive elements add layering and a sense of movement as Rainbow navigates the underwater world: Who is hiding behind those leaves? Six small seahorses! On another spread, a blue whale tail flops up and down as the discombobulated fish go tumbling on the Big Whale Ride! The special effects enhance the familiar, gentle illustrations. Ages 3-up. AUTHOR: Marcus Pfister is the author of the phenomenally successful Rainbow Fish series, as well as many other books for children. He has worked as a graphic artist, a sculptor, a painter, and a photographer as well as a children's book creator.

For the youngest readers, the board book edition of the third book in the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series. It’s a whale of a tale in which a terrible misunderstanding escalates, putting Rainbow Fish and his friends in great danger. When a big blue whale comes to live near their reef, there is a misunderstanding between him and Rainbow Fish and his friends that leaves everyone very unhappy and hungry. Rainbow Fish must try to make peace with the big blue whale to save them all from disaster.

When a big blue whale comes to live near their reef, there is a misunderstanding between him and Rainbow Fish and his friends that leaves everyone very unhappy and hungry.

Rainbow Fish returns in a new adventure -- this time involving a misunderstanding with a big blue whale. Erroneously assuming the worst, based only on the whales size, Rainbow Fish and his friends' dire suspicions escalate, antagonizing the gentle whale and leading to disaster. It's up to Rainbow Fish to come to the rescue once more -- helping them all to live together peacefully. Sure to be a hit with Rainbow Fish's many Spanish-speaking fans.