Author: Taiye Selasi
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780241625910
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Allow me to introduce myself." But he needed no introduction. "Anansi the spider!" said Anansi the boy. "The tales were true!" "Traditional tales are always true," the spider answered, laughing. "Nothing lasts so long as truth, nor travels quite so far." Now in paperback! Award-winning author of Ghana Must Go, Taiye Selasi, reimagines the story of Anansi, the much-loved trickster, for a new generation. Kweku has grown up hearing stories about the mischievous spider Anansi. He is given the nickname Anansi by his father because of his similarly cheeky ways. On a holiday to visit his beloved Grandma in Ghana, Anansi the spider and Anansi the boy meet, and discover a magical pot that can be filled with whatever they want. Anansi fills it again and again with his favourite red-red stew, and eats so much that he feels sick. Will he learn to share this wonderful gift? This charming retelling of a West African story teaches readers about the dangers of greed, and the importance of being kind. Tinuke Fagborun's colourful illustrations bring the magic and wonder of the tale to life. When you've finished sharing the story, you can also find out more about the origins of Anansi folktales. This beautiful storybook is one that children will treasure forever.
Anansi and the Golden Pot
Author: Taiye Selasi
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780241625910
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Allow me to introduce myself." But he needed no introduction. "Anansi the spider!" said Anansi the boy. "The tales were true!" "Traditional tales are always true," the spider answered, laughing. "Nothing lasts so long as truth, nor travels quite so far." Now in paperback! Award-winning author of Ghana Must Go, Taiye Selasi, reimagines the story of Anansi, the much-loved trickster, for a new generation. Kweku has grown up hearing stories about the mischievous spider Anansi. He is given the nickname Anansi by his father because of his similarly cheeky ways. On a holiday to visit his beloved Grandma in Ghana, Anansi the spider and Anansi the boy meet, and discover a magical pot that can be filled with whatever they want. Anansi fills it again and again with his favourite red-red stew, and eats so much that he feels sick. Will he learn to share this wonderful gift? This charming retelling of a West African story teaches readers about the dangers of greed, and the importance of being kind. Tinuke Fagborun's colourful illustrations bring the magic and wonder of the tale to life. When you've finished sharing the story, you can also find out more about the origins of Anansi folktales. This beautiful storybook is one that children will treasure forever.
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780241625910
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Allow me to introduce myself." But he needed no introduction. "Anansi the spider!" said Anansi the boy. "The tales were true!" "Traditional tales are always true," the spider answered, laughing. "Nothing lasts so long as truth, nor travels quite so far." Now in paperback! Award-winning author of Ghana Must Go, Taiye Selasi, reimagines the story of Anansi, the much-loved trickster, for a new generation. Kweku has grown up hearing stories about the mischievous spider Anansi. He is given the nickname Anansi by his father because of his similarly cheeky ways. On a holiday to visit his beloved Grandma in Ghana, Anansi the spider and Anansi the boy meet, and discover a magical pot that can be filled with whatever they want. Anansi fills it again and again with his favourite red-red stew, and eats so much that he feels sick. Will he learn to share this wonderful gift? This charming retelling of a West African story teaches readers about the dangers of greed, and the importance of being kind. Tinuke Fagborun's colourful illustrations bring the magic and wonder of the tale to life. When you've finished sharing the story, you can also find out more about the origins of Anansi folktales. This beautiful storybook is one that children will treasure forever.
Anansi and the Tug o' War
Author: Bobby Norfolk
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
ISBN: 1684440025
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Read Along or Enhanced eBook: In this trickster tale from Africa, Anansi proves to Elephant and Killer Whale that in a battle of wits, brains definitely outdo brawn.
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
ISBN: 1684440025
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Read Along or Enhanced eBook: In this trickster tale from Africa, Anansi proves to Elephant and Killer Whale that in a battle of wits, brains definitely outdo brawn.
How Anansi Got His Stories
Author: Trish Cooke
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1625215665
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
"Anansi wants everyone to listen to his stories and admire him, but he will have to complete three challenges before he is worthy."--Page 4 of cover
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1625215665
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
"Anansi wants everyone to listen to his stories and admire him, but he will have to complete three challenges before he is worthy."--Page 4 of cover
Anansi and the Magic Stick
Author: Eric A. Kimmel
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN: 1430129743
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
"Terheyden's narration makes the characters come alive. A truly delightful addition to any collection." - School Library Journal
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN: 1430129743
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
"Terheyden's narration makes the characters come alive. A truly delightful addition to any collection." - School Library Journal
Anansi and Turtle Go to Dinner
Author:
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874838565
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
After Anansi the spider tricks Turtle in order to keep his dinner for himself, Turtle turns the tables on Anansi.
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874838565
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
After Anansi the spider tricks Turtle in order to keep his dinner for himself, Turtle turns the tables on Anansi.
Anansi and the Box of Stories
Author: Stephen Krensky
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 1580136559
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
The sky god Nyame owns all the stories in the world. He keeps them to himself in a box in his kingdom in the clouds. But Anansi thinks the stories should be shared by all creatures. So one day he strikes a bargain with the sky god. If Anansi can trick some of the earth’s fiercest and quickest creatures, Nyame will share his stories. Learn how Anansi wins the box of stories in this ancient tale from West Africa.
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 1580136559
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
The sky god Nyame owns all the stories in the world. He keeps them to himself in a box in his kingdom in the clouds. But Anansi thinks the stories should be shared by all creatures. So one day he strikes a bargain with the sky god. If Anansi can trick some of the earth’s fiercest and quickest creatures, Nyame will share his stories. Learn how Anansi wins the box of stories in this ancient tale from West Africa.
Anansi and the Talking Melon
Author: Eric A. Kimmel
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN: 143012976X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
"The expressive male narrator charms the listener by impersonating the characters...Short segments of music and brief sound effects add interest...useful for all reading and listening situations." - Booklist
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN: 143012976X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
"The expressive male narrator charms the listener by impersonating the characters...Short segments of music and brief sound effects add interest...useful for all reading and listening situations." - Booklist
Jamaica Anansi Stories
Author: Collected by Martha Warren Beckwith
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465517057
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465517057
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Anansi Finds a Fool
Author: Verna Aardema
Publisher: Dial Books
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Lazy Anansi seeks to trick someone into doing the heavy work of laying his fish trap, but instead he is fooled into doing the job himself. Anansi, in human form, is tricked by Bonsu when they go fishing.
Publisher: Dial Books
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Lazy Anansi seeks to trick someone into doing the heavy work of laying his fish trap, but instead he is fooled into doing the job himself. Anansi, in human form, is tricked by Bonsu when they go fishing.
Anansi Goes to Lunch
Author: Bobby Norfolk
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
ISBN: 1684440033
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Anansi is invited to three parties and wants to attend them all. He gives each of his hosts a rope to tug, ties the other end around his own waist, and waits to be summoned when the food is served -- but when all of the food is ready at the same time, Anansi is caught in the middle!
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
ISBN: 1684440033
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Anansi is invited to three parties and wants to attend them all. He gives each of his hosts a rope to tug, ties the other end around his own waist, and waits to be summoned when the food is served -- but when all of the food is ready at the same time, Anansi is caught in the middle!