About This Book
This collection features three engaging West African folktales starring the famous trickster, Spider. Children will follow Spider's outrageous adventures, from discovering how he got a thin waist to understanding why he lives on ceilings, and even how he helped a fisherman. Each story, beautifully illustrated by Caldecott-winning artist Jerry Pinkney, offers a gentle lesson about wisdom, consequences, and cleverness. Abridged and redesigned for early readers, it's an excellent choice for read-alouds or for children transitioning to independent reading.
Come sit by the fire and listen as the storyteller brings to life a favorite character from West African folktale---the mischievious and clever spider. Through tales of how he got a thin waist to why he lives on ceilings, spider is sure to delight readers with his outrageous wit and boldness.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What makes Spider a trickster? Can you think of a time when being tricky helped or hurt someone?
2
In 'How the World Got Wisdom,' what does wisdom mean? How did Spider help the world get it?
3
Spider often gets into trouble because of his actions. What lessons do you think he learns in these stories?
4
Have you ever heard other folktales or fables where animals talk and teach lessons? How are they similar or different?
5
What do you like most about Spider's personality? What do you think he could do differently?
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