The Little Trianglefish Versus the Big Shark

White Ravens: Special mention (2000)

Hell is loose in these originally illustrated depths of the sea. Because of his popularity, the courageous and environmentally conscious Trigonopsarules (triangle fish) is a thorn in the flesh of the merciless giant shark. Dreaded by all, he wants to pierce the secret of his rival's success and invites him to dinner. Equipped with a tricky tie, the clever little fish accepts the invitation. The shark's attack proves to be fatal: The jealous giant loses all his teeth and, on top of that, all his friends. Only the bold Trigonopsarules stays to feed him plancton-soup and strives for his re-integration into society. Together, the award-winning author and the well-known graphic artist have created a beautiful picture book for children. (Source: White Ravens)

Altruistic, brave, protective, fair, fighting for what’s right, environmentally aware, popular, defender of everybody’s right to be themselves, cooperative, believing in the true values of life, sensitive, warm and loving, admitting his faults and eager to correct them, passionate about his ideals and fighting hard for them – that’s Trianglefish, a very special little fish. The publishing journey of the little fish - who is somehow different from all the other fish - begins when Little Trianglefish manages to save his troop from the hooks and the nets of the fishermen and becomes a real hero. This first adventure soon became a publishing phenomenon. Throughout the years both Little Trianglefish and the author have grown in fame and wisdom. The Little Triangle-fish, the unique little fish that everybody loves, is challenged to a fight against the most powerful one on all the seabeds, the Mighty Shark. Who will be the victor? The Little Triangle-fish’s wisdom or the Mighty Shark’s power? The Little Triangle-fish has a brilliant idea and it is with his friends’ help that he can carry out his unique plan.

*Full English and German translations, and extended Italian summary available