The Rainbow Fish was the most beautiful fish in the sea. But he never played with the other fish. I am too beautiful, he thought.
Once, a little blue fish asked for one of his shining scales but the Rainbow Fish just laughed. Never! he said. After that, the other fish swam away from him. The Rainbow Fish was all alone.
He went to the starfish for help. “Why doesn’t anybody like me?” he asked. “Go ask the octopus’” said the starfish “She is very wise”.
The octopus said, "Give away your shining scales. You won't be as beautiful, but you will have friends." "I can't do that!" cried the Rainbow Fish.
Suddenly the little blue fish was back. "Please," he said. "Could I have just one scale?" Well, the Rainbow Fish thought. Maybe just one tiny little scale. The little blue fish was so pleased, it made the Rainbow Fish feel happy.
