Book Detail

Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti

ISBN: 9780805003116

Contributors: McDermott, Gerald (Author)
McDermott, Gerald (Illustrator)

Publisher: Mrs. Nelson's Book Company, 1987

Binding: Readerbound (Readerbound Available)

Discounted Price
5-99 copies: $14.19
100+ copies: $13.94

Description

In this traditional tale from West Africa, Anansi, the Spider, sets out on a long journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. But which of his six sons should he reward? The color, splendid design montage, and the authentic African language rhythms forge a new direction in picture books for children. Caldecott Honor Book. Lewis Carroll Shelf Award.

Reviews & Citations

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    Citation: pg. 1

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    Review: Child's Book Association