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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,65 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Africa, West
ISBN : 9780192741721
This lively collection comes from West Africa, a place "where stories grow on trees." Here are the famous tricksters: Hare, Tortoise, and the greatest of them all--Ananse the spider. The stories are full of larger-than-life characters and situations, and include the tale of how Ananse got his thin waist, how Crocodile learnt his lesson, and how Monkey managed not to get eaten by Shark.
Author : Gerald McDermott
Publisher : Harcourt Childrens Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,61 MB
Release : 1996-03-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780152010119
Zomo the Rabbit, an African trickster, sets out to gain wisdom.
Author : Lynne Garner
Publisher : Mad Moment Media
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 10,11 MB
Release : 2018-09-17
Category :
ISBN : 9781999680732
Anansi The Trickster Spider - Volumes One and Two (16 short stories) The stories featured in this book introduce Anansi the Spider, a traditional African trickster character. Anansi is as clever as he is lazy and he loves to prove just how smart he is by tricking the people of the village and the animals of the jungle. Luckily Anansi is not always as clever as he likes to think he is. Sometimes everything backfires on him and he becomes the victim of his own tricks. This book contains 16 short stories that were originally published as two eBook volumes, available to download from Amazon. These stories are: - Anansi and the gum doll - How Anansi got to ride Tiger - How Anansi turned an ear of corn into one hundred goats - How Anansi won the stories of the Sky God - Why spiders stay on the ceiling - Anansi and the witch named 'Five' - Anansi and the pot of wisdom - Anansi and the Tommy (Thompson Gazelle) - How Anansi missed four parties on one night - Anansi invites Turtle to tea - Anansi, Fly and Ant win the sun - Anansi and the talking melon - Anansi and the moss covered rock - Why Anansi has thin, long legs - Anansi and the field of corn - Anansi and the tug of war For FREE Anansi themed activities and downloads visit www.anansi-spider.com
Author : Eric A. Kimmel
Publisher : Lerner Publishing Group
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 18,13 MB
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1430129743
"Terheyden's narration makes the characters come alive. A truly delightful addition to any collection." - School Library Journal
Author : Oyekan Owomoyela
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 15,68 MB
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780803286115
A collection of twenty-three tales involving Aj'ap'a, a tortoise with human traits who has relationships with an assortment of animal and human characters
Author : Hugh Vernon-Jackson
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 42,91 MB
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0486149811
Collection of traditional folk tales introduces a host of interesting people and unusual animals — among them "The Cricket and the Toad," "The Tortoise and His Broken Shell," and "The Boy in the Drum."
Author : Robert D. Pelton
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 32,17 MB
Release : 1989-09-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780520067912
The trickster appears in the myths and folktales of nearly every traditional society. Robert Pelton examines Ashanti, Fon, Yoruba, and Dogon trickster-figures in their social and mythical contexts and in light of contemporary thought, exploring the way the trickster links animality and ritual transformation; culture, sex, and laughter; cosmic process and personal history; divination and social change.
Author : Bobby Norfolk
Publisher : Triangle Interactive, Inc.
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 16,97 MB
Release : 2017-12-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1684440025
Read Along or Enhanced eBook: In this trickster tale from Africa, Anansi proves to Elephant and Killer Whale that in a battle of wits, brains definitely outdo brawn.
Author : Taiye Selasi
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,52 MB
Release : 2023-01-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780241625910
"Allow me to introduce myself." But he needed no introduction. "Anansi the spider!" said Anansi the boy. "The tales were true!" "Traditional tales are always true," the spider answered, laughing. "Nothing lasts so long as truth, nor travels quite so far." Now in paperback! Award-winning author of Ghana Must Go, Taiye Selasi, reimagines the story of Anansi, the much-loved trickster, for a new generation. Kweku has grown up hearing stories about the mischievous spider Anansi. He is given the nickname Anansi by his father because of his similarly cheeky ways. On a holiday to visit his beloved Grandma in Ghana, Anansi the spider and Anansi the boy meet, and discover a magical pot that can be filled with whatever they want. Anansi fills it again and again with his favourite red-red stew, and eats so much that he feels sick. Will he learn to share this wonderful gift? This charming retelling of a West African story teaches readers about the dangers of greed, and the importance of being kind. Tinuke Fagborun's colourful illustrations bring the magic and wonder of the tale to life. When you've finished sharing the story, you can also find out more about the origins of Anansi folktales. This beautiful storybook is one that children will treasure forever.
Author :
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 20,42 MB
Release : 2002-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780805064766
Ananse the spider thinks he will marry the daughter of the village chief, but instead he is outsmarted by Lizard.
