The Rainbow Fish: children's games, puzzles & books by HABA

The Rainbow Fish: a world of sparkle, friendship and play ideas

Since 1992, The Rainbow Fish has enchanted children and adults with its sparkling scales and a message that is wonderfully simple: sharing brings joy. In collaboration with NordSüd Verlag, HABA brings Marcus Pfister’s beloved underwater world from the bookshelf directly into the children’s room – with lovingly designed books, games, learning ideas and little everyday companions. This turns a familiar story into an experience to look at, read aloud, stack, puzzle, discover and play together. Between shimmering fish, colorful corals and glittering scales there are moments that make children’s eyes shine – and that show how much joy small gestures can hold.

Rainbow Fish toys: dive into the underwater world together

HABA’s Rainbow Fish toys offer versatile play ideas for different developmental stages. They pick up the familiar motifs and colors of the picture-book classic and invite children to explore the underwater world with small hands and big imagination. Even for children from 1 year, the Glitter Stacking Tower The Rainbow Fish sparkling discovery fun. Ten blocks can be stacked on top of and inside each other, show numbers from 1 to 10 and make size relationships tangible in a playful way. The higher the tower grows, the more the Rainbow Fish’s coat of scales sparkles. In the process, fine motor skills, concentration and hand–eye coordination are naturally promoted. After playing, the blocks nest inside each other to save space – ready for the next little dive.

Also the 2 Puzzles – The Rainbow Fish bring the luminous picture-book world to the play table. With 12 and 15 pieces they offer age-appropriate puzzle fun. The sturdy, durable cardboard and the glitter foil on the motifs make every assembled underwater landscape a small success. Fish by fish, piece by piece a picture grows that children can be proud of. And even drink breaks get a touch of sea magic: in the BPA-free Glitter Cup The Rainbow Fish little glitter particles dance up and down in the cup wall with every sip. Water, juice or spritzer – with the shimmering companion everyday life becomes a bit more colorful.

Rainbow Fish games from 3 years: sharing, discovering and getting excited together

The Rainbow Fish games combine child-friendly fun with valuable experiences. They invite players to coordinate, learn rules, wait patiently and genuinely rejoice over small successes. Especially lovely: the focus is always on togetherness. Among the popular children’s games from age 3 is The Rainbow Fish – Glitter Bingo. The short rules allow a quick start. Together the Rainbow Fish collect colorful scales and give them to one another. As a reward there is a glitter scale – until finally all the fish shine magnificently. Whoever first collects all the scales for their own Rainbow Fish wins. The play of colors picks up the heartfelt message of the story and brings it to life in the shared game: giving can be just as beautiful as receiving. For little explorers who also want to be creative on the go, the Vario Magnetic Game The Rainbow Fish is a magical play idea. With the magnetic stylus motif tiles can be moved and even rotated. Where do the sea creatures find their place? What underwater story will be created today? The compact game stays securely closed so nothing falls out on the go. Besides imagination and free storytelling it trains fine motor skills, dexterity and concentration – playfully and with a subtle sparkle.

Books with the Rainbow Fish: read aloud, learn and dream

They offer calm read-aloud moments and at the same time invite first learning: the books with The Rainbow Fish. Many adults remember the deep blue of the sea, the shiny scales and the warm feeling the story leaves behind. This connection between generations makes reading together particularly valuable. The timeless classic The Rainbow Fish tells of a beautiful but at first lonely fish. Only when he overcomes his pride and gives away his glittering scales does he gain friends. The high-quality hardcover delights with the unmistakable illustrations by Marcus Pfister and creates space for conversations about friendship, empathy and generosity. There are also suitable editions for the very young in sturdy board-book format. The Rainbow Fish tells the beloved story in a child-friendly way and thereby promotes language and imagination. Good night, little Rainbow Fish gently accompanies the evening: when the little fish cannot fall asleep, mom is there for him. A soothing bedtime story full of comfort. And with The Rainbow Fish – Numbers and The Rainbow Fish – Colors the colorful underwater world also becomes a first place to learn. Numbers from 1 to 10, bright colors and lovingly drawn sea creatures encourage naming, counting and storytelling. The sturdy board pages are made for curious little hands.