Anansi and the Box of Stories
[A West African Folktale]
From the Series On My Own Folklore
The sky god Nyame owns all the stories in the world. He keeps them to himself in a box in his kingdom in the clouds. But Anansi thinks the stories should be shared by all creatures. So one day he strikes a bargain with the sky god. If Anansi can trick some of the earth’s fiercest and quickest creatures, Nyame will share his stories. Learn how Anansi wins the box of stories in this ancient tale from West Africa.
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Reviews
School Library Journal
“Krensky’s retelling is simple and fast-moving, ably supported by Reeves’s illustrations.”
—School Library Journal
Library Media Connection
“Each retelling is designed to appeal to those children who may have high interest but lower reading levels. "
—Library Media Connection
MultiCultural Review
“These lively, fast-paced classic folktales, in a format that is easy to read, will appeal to young readers in grades two through five. Colorful illustrations matched to the text and a glossary also assist new readers in developing their skills.”
—MultiCultural Review