In the Rainfield

by Isaac Olaleye

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: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.8" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4

Customer Reviews

My Children Adore this Tale - a review of "In the Rainfield: Who Is the Greatest?"

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

"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.