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What is Anansi The Spider: A Tale From The Ashanti (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) about?

<p>Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes of the world. He is a rogue, a mischief maker, and a wise, lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes.</p> <p>In this traditional Ashanti tale, Anansi sets out on a long, difficult journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. But which of his sons should Anansi reward? Calling upon Nyame, the God of All Things, Anansi solves his predicament in a touching and highly resourceful fashion.</p> <p>In adapting this popular folktale, Gerald McDermott merges the old with the new, combining bold, rich color with traditional African design motifs and authentic Ashanti language rhythms.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><i>Anansi the Spider</i> is a 1973 Caldecott Honor Book.</p> <p>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. </p>

Author

Gerald McDermott; Juvenile Collection (Library of Congress)

Publisher

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); Henry Holt and Company

Published

1975

Language

EN

ISBN

9780329130640

Subjects

Children'S, Fiction, Juvenile

Rating

4.09 / 5 (5,432 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14