{"product_id":"anansi-the-spider-a-tale-from-the-ashanti-paperback","title":"Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGerald McDermott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGerald McDermott\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 1973 Caldecott Honor Book. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnansi 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn adapting this popular folktale, Gerald McDermott merges the old with the new, combining bold, rich color with traditional African design motifs and authentic Ashanti language rhythms.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaldecott Medalist \u003cb\u003eGerald McDermott\u003c\/b\u003e's illustrated books and animated films have brought him international recognition. He is highly regarded for his culturally diverse works inspired by traditional African and Japanese folktales, hero tales of the Pueblos, and the archetypal mythology of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. It was his fascination with the imagery of African folklore that led him to the story of \u003ci\u003eAnansi the Spider\u003c\/i\u003e. McDermott was born in Detroit, Michigan. He attended Cass Technical High School, where he was awarded a National Scholastic Scholarship to Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. Once in New York, he began to produce and direct a series of animated films on mythology in consultation with renowned mythologist Joseph Campbell. These films became the basis for McDermott's first picture books. Among his many honors and awards are the Caldecott Medal for \u003ci\u003eArrow to the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e, a Pueblo myth, and Caldecott honors for \u003ci\u003eAnansi the Spider: A Tale from Ashanti\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition, McDermott is Primary Education Program Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 7.3 x 8.6 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 March 15, 1987\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 the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti\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 2.8\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":51761329602848,"sku":"9780805003116","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b277c3cb4b277f71062db18622a2e29b.webp?v=1780204679","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/anansi-the-spider-a-tale-from-the-ashanti-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}