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In trying to determine which of his six sons to reward for saving his life, Anansi the Spider is responsible for placing the moon in the sky.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My knowledge of things African was limited as a child, so I have made a particular effort to expose my daughter to this part of the world. As I have done this, I have discovered that the themes which have made Western children's stories popular through the centuries are also present in African folk tales. This fact is further confirmed by this book. It is a tale of a family of spider children who work together to get their father out of a jam. Not only is the story entertaining and full of lessons, but the illustrations are gorgeous. They are as one would imagine an African child must dream: vivid colors and broad strokes which my three-year-old even thought were particularly "pretty." I highly recommend this book as an addition to any three-eight-year-old's library.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It's been about thriteen years since I was
introduced to this story thanks to the Seattle Public School system, and I remembered it well enough to go hunting for it in late 1995. I still adore this book, and I do believe that it is the only book from my childhood that I've bothered to find again.
Wonderful artwork with great expressions from the arachnid protagonist. Even the silhouettes are compelling, though simple. I nearly felt sorry for Anansi until I remembered that he's a trickster figure.
I don't like spiders, but I adore Anansi and his sons. I think you will, too. (Especially Cushion. He's so cute!)
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A short children's book based on a folk tale of the Ashanti tribe of Ghana about the tickster Spider who is rescued by his sons and why the moon is in the sky. Children will enjoy hearing this story and even acting out its parts. The artwork is very appealling. The book was a 1973 Caldecott Honor book (i.e., a runner-up to the Medal winner) for best illustration in a book for children.
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WOW this is a winner in our house!
Like Anansi himself we too have been gifted with 6 children
So loved and oft told is this story that our three year old has re named each of his brothers and sister one of... Read more
So loved and oft told is this story that our three year old has re named each of his brothers and sister one of... Read more
Published on 30 May 2009 by Miss M. R. Jones
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The Anansi story is a good one in history, but i was soo disappointed in this book. I had to readjust my jaw to read it as it seems to have been translated to English in a really... Read more
Published on 17 April 2009 by Alexander
African culture emphasizes.
An interesting tale that should be told by an African man or woman dressed in a garment using the patterns seen in the illustrations. What great fun for all who participate.
Published on 22 Nov 1998
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