
This collection presents six traditional West African folktales featuring Anansi the Spider, a well-known trickster character. Each story offers a humorous and imaginative explanation for various phenomena, such as Anansi's physical traits or his habitat. Ideal for children aged 4-11, these tales are perfect for read-alouds, sparking curiosity about different cultures, and discussing themes of cleverness, consequences, and the origins of things. It's a delightful way to introduce children to the rich oral traditions of West Africa.
Presents six tales about Spider, including those which explain how he got a thin waist and a bald head and why he lives in ceilings and dark corners.