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I've read this book many times to my kid, and while it was a personal favorite growing up, I can't help but think the message it sends isn't the best. It basically boils down to: if people don't want to be your friend, you should consider changing who you are, and if that doesn't work, try bribing them instead.

E. The Giving Tree is another popular book I am fond of from childhood with a poor message imho. (Take take take no matter the cost to others) but in truth, that book is at least a good metaphor for parenthood as a whole. (We're the tree)

I am fond of this book, but I can't betray the hungry caterpillar gang.

I only thing I remember about this book are the shiny scales

My coworker, after this book was read during kids' story time: "Everyone in this book needs to grow up, and either get their own bling or get over their jealousy. Rainbow Fish shouldn't need to dim their awesome, shiny self, just to make everyone else feel better."

I haven't looked at this book the same since.

Hungry caterpillar was mine. They got to eat so much food, took a big nap, and finally came out looking fabulous without any effort.

Those book was always scary to me.

I am curious where on the world the people read it. Because for me it was obvious to know it, as the author lived basically next door. But I never knew it gained popularity outside the German speaking part of Switzerland.

There is apparently a website about it (in German): https://regenbogenfisch.com/

Found it in a flea market and bought it for my kids, they love it as well

too bad it’s part of the LGBTQ+ conspiracy to turn children into gay prostitutes for adrenal gland harvesting…

i Bad it too!! im not even old