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Teacher explains why he dislikes the classic 'Rainbow Fish'
Original: Fifth-grade teacher explains why he thinks the classic kid’s book ‘Rainbow Fish’ isn’t great https:// fed.brid.gy/r/http
A fifth-grade teacher is drawing attention online for his critique of 'Rainbow Fish', the popular children's picture book about a fish who shares his shiny scales. He argues the story sends the wrong message to kids, and his argument has sparked discussion among parents and educators about what values classic children's books actually teach.
Why now: Parents and teachers frequently debate the messages in beloved children's classics, and a teacher's contrarian take invites people to reconsider a book many grew up with.
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- Fifth-grade teacher explains why he thinks the classic kid’s book ‘Rainbow Fish’ isn’t great https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upwo rthy.com/teacher-criticizes-rainbow-fish-book-ex1/ · upworthy.com@web.brid.gy · 4
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