Anansi and the Magic Stick

by Eric A. Kimmel

Book Overview

When the other animals laugh at his messy house, Anansi the Spider is embarrassed. He wants to fix the problem . . . as long as he doesn't have to work too hard.

Stomping off in a huff, Anansi stumbles into an amazing secret--Hyena has a magic stick that follows his orders. If he steals it, the spider thinks, he'll have the neatest home in town and he'll never have to work again.

But the magic might be more than Anansi bargained for...

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 retellings combined with Janet Stevens' expressive illustrations create the perfect silly stories for fun-loving kids.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823417638
• ISBN13: 9780823417636
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Holiday House
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.7" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A Really Funny Story!!

This book is as great as jumping in a pool on a hot summer day!! It is about a spider who likes playing tricks on animals. It takes place in Africa. This book is super silly and funny. I think anyone who likes adventures should read it! By, Tucker

Funny, but lessons learned.

I remember Anansi the Spider when I was a child, now I read about the spider with my son! Sheesh! The little spider has dealings with all the animals in his neighborhood about his messy house. While everyone else cleans and works he sleeps. Finally he decides to do something about it, but with someone else's tool, not thinking of the result. This book made us crack up. At the same time, it taught us a lesson about not being greedy, and doing your own work. I recommend it highly.