{"product_id":"anansi-and-the-magic-stick-paperback","title":"Anansi and the Magic Stick - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEric A. Kimmel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJanet Stevens\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen the other animals laugh at his messy house, Anansi the Spider is embarrassed. He wants to fix the problem . . . as long as he doesn't have to work too hard. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Stomping off in a huff, Anansi stumbles into an amazing secret--Hyena has a magic stick that follows his orders. If he steals it, the spider thinks, he'll have the neatest home in town and he'll never have to work again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But the magic might be more than Anansi bargained for... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Based on tales originating in West Africa and familiar in Caribbean culture, the five-book \u003ci\u003eAnansi the Trickster \u003c\/i\u003eseries is full of slapstick humor and mischief. Eric A. Kimmel's imaginative retellings combined with Janet Stevens' expressive illustrations create the perfect silly stories for fun-loving kids.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEric A. Kimmel, having loved traditional stories since he was a child, has written, retold, and adapted folktales and legends from around the world. Along with \u003ci\u003eAnansi and the Magic Stick\u003c\/i\u003e, Kimmel has written four other Anansi titles, including \u003ci\u003eAnansi's Party Time\u003c\/i\u003e, which was awarded Bank Street College's Best Children's Book of the Year in 2008. Dr. Kimmel lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Doris. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Janet Stevens has written and illustrated popular books for over 30 years. Some of her titles include \u003ci\u003eCoyote Steals the Blanket: A Ute Tale\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTops \u0026amp; Bottoms\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books include New York Times Bestsellers, Time Magazine Best Books of the Year, ALA Notable books, and a Caldecott Honor. She is most proud of her numerous state book awards that were voted on by young readers. She has two children and lives in Boulder, Colorado.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9.4 x 9.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anansi and the Magic Stick\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757879525664,"sku":"9780823417636","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/67b67edfe33ef1368bd60c9cee62dcf1.webp?v=1780113899","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/anansi-and-the-magic-stick-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}