Anansi And The Golden Pot - Taiye Selasi

A West African story about the muchloved trickster Anansi retold and reimagined for a new generation by awardwinning author Taiye Selasi Allow me to introduce myselfBut he needed no introduction Anansi the spider said Anansi the boy The tales were trueTraditional tales are always true the spider answered laughing Nothing lasts so long as truth nor travels quite so far Awardwinning author of Ghana Must Go Taiye Selasi reimagines the story of Anansi the muchloved trickster for a new generation Kweku has grown up hearing stories about the mischievous spider Anansi He is given the nickname Anansi by his father because of his similarly cheeky ways On a holiday to visit his beloved Grandma in Ghana Anansi the spider and Anansi the boy meet and discover a magical pot that can be filled with whatever they want Anansi fills it again and again with his favorite redred stew and eats so much that he feels sick Will he learn to share this wonderful gift This charming retelling of a West African story teaches readers about the dangers of greed and the importance of being kind Tinuke Fagborun s colorful illustrations bring the magic and wonder of the tale to life When you ve finished sharing the story you can also find out more about the origins of Anansi folktales This is a beautiful storybook that little ones will treasure forever