About This Book
Verna Aardema's "Anansi Does the Impossible!" retells a classic Ashanti folktale about the trickster spider Anansi. When the Sky God, Nyame, hoards all the world's stories, Anansi and his wife set out on a seemingly impossible mission to win them back. Through a series of clever challenges, Anansi uses his wit and resourcefulness to outsmart powerful creatures and ultimately convince Nyame to release the tales. This book is perfect for children aged 4-11, offering an engaging introduction to West African folklore, cultural heritage, and the importance of stories. It sparks conversations about problem-solving, courage, and the difference between cleverness and trickery.
What Parents Should Know
Discussion Prompts
1
What makes Anansi so clever? Can you think of a time you had to be clever to solve a problem?
2
Why do you think stories are so important to Anansi's people? What are some stories that are important to your family or culture?
3
Anansi uses tricks to get what he wants. Do you think his tricks are fair? Why or why not?
4
What did Anansi and his wife do together to achieve their goal? How does teamwork help?
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