In the Rainfield

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.

"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.