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Anansi the spider; : a tale from the Ashanti

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.

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Series Title
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Call Number
398 MCD
Publisher
New York, USA : Henry Holt and Company.,
Collation
42 pages : illustration ; 18 cm
Language
English
ISBN/ISSN
0590473409
Classification
398
Content Type
text
Media Type
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Carrier Type
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Edition
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Subject(s)
Spiders
Brothers
Folklore
Ghana
Anansi (Legendary character)
Cooperation
Ashanti (African people)
Onyame (Akan deity)
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