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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
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- 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
About this product
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
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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- o***h (150)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseWow! What an amazing seller! In all my years of buying items on eBay, I have never had such a positive experience with a seller. The items were described as used; I got them like-new. The shipping was so fast, and when I reached out to the seller for a shipping deal for multiple items, the seller was so quick to accommodate my request. I’m very grateful for the value, care of the packaging, and delivery timing—thank you again!
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