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Mcdermott Gerald - Anansi The Spider A Tale From The Ashanti (Caldecott Honor Book) - Hardcover
Mcdermott Gerald - Anansi The Spider A Tale From The Ashanti (Caldecott Honor Book) - Hardcover
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Description: A 1973 Caldecott Honor Book. Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes of the world. He is a rogue a mischief maker and a wise lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes. In this traditional Ashanti tale Anansi sets out on a long difficult journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. But which of his sons should Anansi reward? Calling upon Nyame the God of All Things Anansi solves his predicament in a touching and highly resourceful fashion. In adapting this popular folktale Gerald Mc Dermott merges the old with the new combining bold rich color with traditional African design motifs and authentic Ashanti language rhythms.
Title: Anansi The Spider A Tale From The Ashanti (Caldecott Honor Book)
Author(s): Mcdermott Gerald, Gerald Mcdermott
Publisher: Henry Holt And Co. (Byr)
Barcode: 9780805003109
Pages: 48 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 5/15/1972
Category: Traditional Stories (Children's / Teenage)
Description: A 1973 Caldecott Honor Book. Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes of the world. He is a rogue a mischief maker and a wise lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes. In this traditional Ashanti tale Anansi sets out on a long difficult journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. But which of his sons should Anansi reward? Calling upon Nyame the God of All Things Anansi solves his predicament in a touching and highly resourceful fashion. In adapting this popular folktale Gerald Mc Dermott merges the old with the new combining bold rich color with traditional African design motifs and authentic Ashanti language rhythms.
Title: Anansi The Spider A Tale From The Ashanti (Caldecott Honor Book)
Author(s): Mcdermott Gerald, Gerald Mcdermott
Publisher: Henry Holt And Co. (Byr)
Barcode: 9780805003109
Pages: 48 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 5/15/1972
Category: Traditional Stories (Children's / Teenage)
