About This Book
A Story, a Story is a beautifully illustrated Caldecott Medal-winning picture book that retells an engaging African folktale. It explains how the cunning trickster Ananse the Spider man journeyed to the Sky God to purchase all the stories, which were then distributed to the people of Earth. To pay the steep price, Ananse must outwit a leopard, hornets, and a fairy, showcasing ingenuity and perseverance. This book is perfect for introducing children aged 4-11 to world folklore, the concept of storytelling, and the rich cultural heritage of Africa.
A folktale of how the African people received stories from the gods.
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Discussion Prompts
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What makes Ananse a trickster? What clever things did he do?
2
Why do you think stories are so important to people?
3
If you could ask the Sky God for one thing, what would it be and why?
4
What is your favorite part of this story?
5
How does this story make you feel about sharing and giving gifts?
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