Discover the magic of art and imagination with My Friend the Paintbrush by Marcus Pfister, the beloved creator of The Rainbow Fish! Through playful rhymes and beautiful illustrations, this colourful picture book explores all the wonderful things a paintbrush can create, from expressive characters and whimsical creatures to entirely new worlds.

Featuring a variety of artistic styles and familiar characters from Marcus Pfister's books, this inspiring story celebrates creativity, self-expression and the joy of making art. Perfect for budding young artists and imaginative readers!

• Author & Illustrator: Marcus Pfister

• Translator: David Henry Wilson

• Format: Hardcover

• Pages: 40

• Publisher: NorthSouth Books

• Publication Date: March 31, 2026

• Recommended Age: 4–8 Years

• ISBN: 9780735845947

• Creative Storytelling: Uses playful rhymes to introduce children to the possibilities of painting and artistic expression.

• Beautiful Illustrations: Showcases a variety of painting techniques, artistic styles and colourful characters.

• Familiar Characters: Features appearances from Marcus Pfister's beloved picture books, including The Rainbow Fish.

• Bonus Artistic Content: Includes additional information about the author's books and creative techniques.

• Award Recognition: A Junior Library Guild Selection.

• Encourages Creativity: Inspires children to explore art, imagination and their own unique ideas.

Marcus Pfister is an internationally acclaimed Swiss children's book author and illustrator, best known for creating the beloved Rainbow Fish series. Born in Bern, Switzerland, he studied at the Bern School of Art before training as a graphic artist.

His first picture book was published in 1986, but his breakthrough came in 1992 with the publication of The Rainbow Fish, which became an international bestseller and introduced generations of children to its shimmering underwater world.

Since then, Pfister has written and illustrated more than 60 children's books, which have been translated into approximately 65 languages and received numerous international awards. Known for his vibrant artwork, imaginative characters and meaningful storytelling, he continues to inspire young readers through stories about friendship, kindness and creativity.

He lives with his family in Bern, Switzerland.