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A classic trickster folktale told with humor and charm, this is a perfect read along book both parents and children will love.
When Anansi the Spider finds a strange moss-covered rock in the forest, he uses it to trick all his animal friends. But Little Bush Deer is onto Anansi’s scheme, and hatches a plan to beat him at his own game.
Based on tales originating in West Africa and familiar in Caribbean culture, the five-book Anansi the Trickster series is full of slapstick humor and mischief. Eric A. Kimmel’s imaginative energy combined with Janet Stevens’ expressive illustrations create the perfect silly stories for fun-loving kids.
Publisher : Holiday House; Illustrated edition (January 1, 1988)
Language : English
Paperback : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 0823407985
ISBN-13 : 978-0823407989
Reading age : 5 – 8 years, from customers
Lexile measure : 470L
Grade level : Kindergarten – 2
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 9.78 x 0.1 x 9.49 inches
Customers say
Customers enjoy reading this book to their children. They find the story delightful and entertaining, with a strong moral lesson. The illustrations are beautiful, appealing, and brightly colored. Readers appreciate the patterning and sound effects in the story. Overall, they consider the book an excellent value for money and worth purchasing.
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