My friend the paintbrush : the colorful world of Marcus Pfister / Marcus Pfister ; translated from the German by David Henry Wilson.
"Dive into the colorful world of Marcus Pfister, the creator of the bestselling Rainbow Fish series, with this picture book homage to all things art! A Junior Library Guild Selection. The paintbrush can be used as a vehicle to express a huge range of forms and features, expressions and emotions! Marcus Pfister, creator of the internationally bestselling Rainbow Fish series, uses rollicking rhymes and a range of artistic styles to introduce readers new and familiar to a colorful cast of characters from across his oeuvre. Backmatter also includes inspiration for his many backlist titles and his creative techniques."--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780735845947
- ISBN: 0735845948
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York, New York : North South Books Inc., [2026]
- Copyright: ©2026
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- First published in 2025 in Switzerland by NordSud Verlag AG under the title Jedem seinen Pinsel!
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 3-6. NorthSouth Books.Grades K-1. NorthSouth Books.
- Language Note:
- In English, translated from the German.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Paintbrushes > Juvenile fiction.
Creative ability > Juvenile fiction.
Animals in art > Juvenile fiction. - Genre:
- Picture books.
Available copies
- 11 of 19 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at Johnston County Affiliated Libraries. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 19 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield | E Pfister (Text) | 38950611695208 | Easy New Fiction | Checked out | 08/24/2026 |
| Albemarle Main Library | E Pfi (Text) | 31010000917437 | Easy New Fiction | Available | - |
| East Regional Library | CMB2035255 (Text) | CMB2035255 | Technical Services | In process | - |
| Goldsboro Library | GOLDCHILD (Text) | WAYNE24642941470157 | Easy New Fiction | On order | - |
| Hampton B. Allen Library | E Pfister (Text) | 18198050037250 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Hope Mills Library | CMB2035255 (Text) | CMB2035256 | Technical Services | In process | - |
| Hudson (Fontana) | E PFISTER (Text) | 39493108984917 | Easy New Fiction | Available | - |
| Lee County Main Library | J BIO PFISTER (Text) | 33262003294479 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/25/2026 |
| Lexington Public Library | E PFI (Text) | 25908008540747 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Locust Branch Library | E Pfi (Text) | 31011003424330 | Easy New Fiction | Available | - |
Accessibility Features
Summary:
"Dive into the colorful world of Marcus Pfister, the creator of the bestselling Rainbow Fish series, with this picture book homage to all things art! A Junior Library Guild Selection. The paintbrush can be used as a vehicle to express a huge range of forms and features, expressions and emotions! Marcus Pfister, creator of the internationally bestselling Rainbow Fish series, uses rollicking rhymes and a range of artistic styles to introduce readers new and familiar to a colorful cast of characters from across his oeuvre. Backmatter also includes inspiration for his many backlist titles and his creative techniques."--Provided by publisher.
