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Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock

by Eric A. Kimmel

A trickster tale turns the tables

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A trickster tale turns the tables

When Anansi discovers a moss-covered rock in the forest, he puts it to use in a scheme against his animal friends. Little Bush Deer recognizes what is happening and devises a counterplan, giving the familiar folktale a contest of wits. The story draws on tales originating in West Africa and on traditions familiar in Caribbean culture. Its setup offers a clear introduction to Anansi as a trickster figure, with the conflict centered on deception and the effort to outsmart it.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 encountering African and Caribbean folktale traditions
  • Families looking for a read-aloud story about a trickster and a clever counterplan

Themes

TrickeryClevernessFolktale traditions of West Africa and the Caribbean

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Book overview

A classic trickster folktale told with humor and charm, this is a perfect read along book both parents and children will love.

When Anansi the Spider finds a strange moss-covered rock in the forest, he uses it to trick all his animal friends. But Little Bush Deer is onto Anansi's scheme, and hatches a plan to beat him at his own game.

Based on tales originating in West Africa and familiar in Caribbean culture, the five-book Anansi the Trickster series is full of slapstick humor and mischief. Eric A. Kimmel's imaginative energy combined with Janet Stevens' expressive illustrations create the perfect silly stories for fun-loving kids.
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