In the Rainfield
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Book Overview
Angry Wind, boastful Fire, and mild Rain hold a contest to determine who is the greatest. In a satisfying ending, real power is found not in anger or violence, but in calm and gentle behavior. This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0590483633
ISBN13:9780590483636
Release Date:January 2000
Publisher:Scholastic
Length:32 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 8.8" x 11.2"
Age Range:4 to 9 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 4
Related Subjects
African Biographies Children's Children's Books Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths MulticulturalCustomer Reviews
2 ratings
My Children Adore this Tale - a review of "In the Rainfield: Who Is the Greatest?"
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I wasn't sure what my two would think of "In the Rainfield". The artwork is pretty abstract and the story... well, you never know what a 4 year-old boy and 6 year-old girl will like. BUT they really, really took a liking to this fable about who is greatest: Rain, Wind, or Fire. [My son will even leave off playing with Thomas the Tank Engine to come and hear it read--lol.] And they thought the images derived from a multi-media collage were great. Five Stars. [A-]. Good Read-aloud. The story is engaging as are most classic old tales be they from ancient Greece or Africa. If your child/ren like Aesop or similar fables consider adding In the Rainfield" to your shelves.
Nature in Motion
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
"Who is the greatest?" is a wonderfully crafted tale of the battle of natures' elements. The story illustrates the true beauty of such powerful elements of nature; fire, wind and rain. The author, perhaps unknowingly, provides a wonderful affirmation, that in nature, as in life, the race isn't always won by the strongest or swiftest; that one can be gentle, yet strong. The illustrations are superb. Representing the elements as people is a brilliant touch...visual personification, if you will. The marble blending of colors is a perfect way to represent nature, with all of the elements existing in harmony. "Who is The Greatest?" is a beautiful addition to any public library or personal collection and a must have for all who work with children. Share the wonder of nature with the children in your lives. This book is the perfect place to start.
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