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Children’s Book Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti by Gerald McDermott

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Item specifics

Condition
New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the ...
Binding
Paperback
Product Group
Book
Type
Children’s Story Book
Narrative Type
Fiction
Intended Audience
Ages 4-8
Weight
0 lbs
Edition
97
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780805003109

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Holt & Company, Henry
ISBN-10
080500310X
ISBN-13
9780805003109
eBay Product ID (ePID)
15038703130

Product Key Features

Book Title
Anansi the Spider : a Tale from the Ashanti (Caldecott Honor Book)
Number of Pages
48 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1972
Topic
Animals / Insects, Spiders, Etc., Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & Ethnic, People & Places / Africa, General
Features
Revised
Illustrator
Yes, Mcdermott, Gerald
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Author
Gerald Mcdermott
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
10.2 Oz
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
8.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
76-150028
Reviews
The brief poetic text, complemented by geometric, African folk-style illustrations in pure, bold colors, provides a good introduction to this clever hero., "The brief poetic text, complemented by geometric, African folk-style illustrations in pure, bold colors, provides a good introduction to this clever hero." -- School Library Journal, starred review, "The brief poetic text, complemented by geometric, African folk-style illustrations in pure, bold colors, provides a good introduction to this clever hero."--School Library Journal, starred review, "The brief poetic text, complemented by geometric, African folk-style illustrations in pure, bold colors, provides a good introduction to this clever hero." -- School Library Journal , starred review
Grade From
Preschool
Dewey Decimal
398.2
Grade To
Second Grade
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
"The brief poetic text, complemented by geometric, African folk-style illustrations in pure, bold colors, provides a good introduction to this clever hero." -- School Library Journal , starred review Anansi the Spider is a 1973 Caldecott Honor Book., A 1973 Caldecott Honor Book. 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. 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. 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., 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. 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. 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. Anansi the Spider is a 1973 Caldecott Honor Book.
LC Classification Number
PZ8.1.M159 An

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