{"product_id":"9780805003109","title":"Anansi the Spider : A Tale from the Ashanti","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eAnansi the Spider\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Gerald McDermott\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnansi the Spider\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnansi the Spider \u003c\/i\u003eis a 1973 Caldecott Honor Book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“The brief poetic text, complemented by geometric, African folk-style illustrations in pure, bold colors, provides a good introduction to this clever hero.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaldecott Honor Book, Commended Caldecott Honor Book (1973), Long-listed ALA Notable Children's Books (1973), American Library Association Notable Children's Books (1973), American Library Association Notable Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780805003109\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40592916611278,"sku":"9780805003109","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_92e1d3a1-fb5f-494a-bbdd-056eb9d83fd8.jpg?v=1637777539","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780805003109","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}