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Anansi

Average rating
4.2 out of 5
Based on 11 Ratings and 4 Reviews

Book Description
Two hilarious Jamaican folktales starring a tiny spider whose boasts are bigger than life! In the first of two tales, Anansi outwits the prideful Snake in order to win possession of all the stories in the jungle. In the second tale, Anansi gets caught in his own web of lies and ends up as bald as a mango. Brian Gleeson's uproarious adaptation perfectly evokes the rhythms of the West Indies, and St... More
Book Information
PublisherSimon and Schuster Books for Young Readers
BindingPaperback (8 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages40
ISBN-100689815840
ISBN-13978-0689815843
Publication Date06/1997
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About Brian Gleeson (Author) : Brian Gleeson is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Brian Gleeson include Koi and the Kola Nuts (Rabbit Ears: A Classic Tale), Rabbit Ears set 3, Anansi (Rabbit E... more
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About Steven Guarnaccia (Illustrator) : Steven Guarnaccia is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Steven Guarnaccia include Anansi (Rabbit Ears: A Classic Tale), Busy, Busy City Street,... more
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About Denzel Washington (Narrator) : Denzel Washington is a published author and a narrator of children's books and adult books. Some of the published credits of Denzel Washington include Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, & Prio... more
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