I hated this book because of its socialist/communist messaging, but the host of this video points out that it is far worse than just that.
VIDEO: "The Rainbow Fish is a Dystopian Nightmare"
The Children's Literature Podcast (10 min.)
I hated this book because of its socialist/communist messaging, but the host of this video points out that it is far worse than just that.
VIDEO: "The Rainbow Fish is a Dystopian Nightmare"
The Children's Literature Podcast (10 min.)
I have to agree with the presenter:
ReplyDeleteNot appropriate for small children, but sounds like a fun one to freak out highschoolers. Especially if you read it to them after some dystopian enforced equality story.
I just learned that the Swiss author/illustrator, Marcus Pfister, penned some sequels, including one called "Rainbow Fish to the Rescue!" which is about the acceptance and integration of foreigners. How's that worked out for Europe?
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