Anansi Goes Fishing

Anansi Goes Fishing
Author: Eric A. Kimmel
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1430129778

Anansi the Spider's plan to trick his friend Turtle into doing all the work while he teaches Anansi to catch fish somehow gets turned around. While Anansi doesn't learn his lesson, he does learn the invaluable skill of weaving.

Why Anansi Has Eight Thin Legs: A Tale from West Africa

Why Anansi Has Eight Thin Legs: A Tale from West Africa
Author: Leah Osei
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2013-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1433355248

Introduce young readers to the West African tale of Anansi the spider. In this version of the story, Anansi ties a bit of web to each leg and leaves the other end with many friends who are cooking delicious food. When the food is ready, they will tug on the thread so that Anansi can eat the meal. To Anansi's surprise, all the food is ready at once, causing each of Anansi's legs to be pulled in all different directions! Featuring beautiful, vibrant illustrations and easy-to-read font, this book allows children to have fun while reading this folktale that explains why spiders have such long, thin legs.

Why Anansi Has Eight Thin Legs: A Tale from West Africa Guided Reading 6-Pack

Why Anansi Has Eight Thin Legs: A Tale from West Africa Guided Reading 6-Pack
Author:
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2016-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1425830455

Beautiful, colorful illustrations show the West African tale of Anansi the spider. In this version of the story, Anansi ties a bit of web to each leg and leaves the other end with many friends who are cooking delicious food. When the food is ready, they will tug on the thread so that Anansi can eat the meal. Much to Anansi's surprise, all the food is ready at once, causing each of Anansi's legs to be pulled in all different directions! As early readers follow the easy-to-read font, they'll learn why spiders have such long, thin legs to this very day. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level J title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

Lazy Anansi

Lazy Anansi
Author: Ghanaian folktale
Publisher: African Storybook Initiative
Total Pages:
Release:
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ISBN:

The reason why spiders have long thin legs.

One Plastic Bag

One Plastic Bag
Author: Miranda Paul
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2015-02-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1467762997

In Njau, Gambia, discarded plastic bags littered the roads. Water pooled in them, bringing mosquitoes and disease. But Isatou Ceesay found a way to recycle the bags and transform her community. An inspirational true story.

Anancy and Mr. Dry-Bone

Anancy and Mr. Dry-Bone
Author:
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Limited
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1991
Genre:
ISBN: 9780711207875

Rich Mr Dry-Bone lives in a big house on top of a hill. Poor Anancy lives in a small house at the foot of the hill. They both want to marry Miss Louise, but she will only marry the man who can make her laugh. This book is based on characters from Jamaican and African folk tales.

Why Anansi Has Eight Thin Legs: A Tale from West Africa 6-Pack

Why Anansi Has Eight Thin Legs: A Tale from West Africa 6-Pack
Author: Leah Osei
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2013-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1433355477

Beautiful, colorful illustrations show the West African tale of Anansi the spider. In this version of the story, Anansi ties a bit of web to each leg and leaves the other end with many friends who are cooking delicious food. When the food is ready, they will tug on the thread so that Anansi can eat the meal. Much to Anansi's surprise, all the food is ready at once, causing each of Anansi's legs to be pulled in all different directions! As early readers follow the easy-to-read font, they'll learn why spiders have such long, thin legs to this very day. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title plus a lesson plan.

Why Anansi Has Eight Thin Legs : Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader

Why Anansi Has Eight Thin Legs : Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader
Author: Ladybird
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2024-04-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0241565235

Based on the popular West African folk tale. Anansi the trickster spider has a plan to get a free meal from each of his friends. If they pull on a thread tied to his legs when the food is ready, he'll come and eat! But is his plan really so clever after all? Why Anasi Has Eight Thin Legs is from Confident Reader Level 3 and is perfect for more confident readers aged from 6+ who can read simple stories with help. Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading. With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

Jamaica Anansi Stories

Jamaica Anansi Stories
Author: Collected by Martha Warren Beckwith
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2020-09-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1465517057

West African Folk Tales

West African Folk Tales
Author: Hugh Vernon-Jackson
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2003-04-23
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0486427641

Presents twenty-one traditional tales from West Africa, including "The Greedy but Cunning Tortoise," "The Boy in the Drum," and "The Magic Cooking Pot."