So they set off and endure something scary as they go on through the cave. No one else wants to go after it because it is on the other side of the 'sea monsters cave' and is super scary! But Rainbow Fish and his small friend know that they must over come their fear if their other friend is to get better. They have all been 'okay' but this one was really nice! Rainbow Fish and his little friend go in search of an algae that their friend needs to get better.

There are several 'Rainbow Fish' books as a spin off of the original Rainbow Fish book. Marcus and his wife, Kathryn, work together in Berne, where they live with their three children. The foil stamping is then applied during the production process after the pages are printed and before the final binding. When the illustration is complete he cuts the paper from the wooden board.įor books that feature holographic foil stamping, he then tapes a piece of transparent film over the art and indicates with a black marker where the foil stamping should be. For sharper details, he first lets the paper dry, then paints the final picture layer by layer. For backgrounds and blended contours, he uses wet paint on wet paper to get a softer effect. At this point, he is ready to begin painting. He then copies his rough sketches onto the paper in pencil. He begins each book by stretching watercolor paper over a wooden board so that it won't warp when wet.

Marcus does most of his illustrations for children's books in watercolors. His best-known work to date is The Rainbow Fish, which has remained on bestseller lists across the United States since 1992. In 1983, he decided to dedicate more time to artistic pursuits, and began to write and illustrate his first book, The Sleepy Owl, which was published in 1986. He lives with his wife, Debora, and his children in Bern.Marcus Pfister was born in Berne, Switzerland, and began his career as a graphic artist in an advertising agency. Today, Marcus has illustrated over fifty books that have been translated into more than fifty languages and received countless international awards. His debut picture book, The Sleepy Owl, was published by NorthSouth in 1986, but his big breakthrough came six years later with The Rainbow Fish. After studying at the Art School of Bern, he apprenticed as a graphic designer and worked in an advertising agency before becoming self-employed in 1984. Marcus Pfister was born in Bern, Switzerland.

Rainbow fish and the sea monster's cave