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Anansi the spider : a tale from the Ashanti Cover Image Book Book

Anansi the spider : a tale from the Ashanti / adapted and illustrated by Gerald McDermott.

McDermott, Gerald. (Author). McDermott, Gerald, (illustrator.). Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Inc., (pbl.).

Summary:

In trying to determine which of his six sons to reward for saving his life, Anansi the Spider is responsible for placing the moon in the sky.

Item details

  • ISBN: 0030802342
  • ISBN: 9780030802348
  • ISBN: 0030802369
  • ISBN: 9780030802362
  • ISBN: 0030883687
  • ISBN: 9780030883682
  • ISBN: 9780805003109
  • ISBN: 080500310X
  • ISBN: 0805003118
  • ISBN: 9780805003116
  • ISBN: 0833513605
  • ISBN: 9780833513601
  • ISBN: 0590473409
  • ISBN: 9780590473408
  • Physical Description: 41 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 20 x 24 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York ; Holt, Rinehart and Winston, [1972]

Contents / Notes

General Note:
Art techniques used: Color separation in 4 colors with the outline in ink.
"Anansi the spider is adapted from an animated film by Gerald McDermott produced by Landmark Production Incorporated."--Title page verso.
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR LG 2.8 0.5 32896.
Awards Note:
Caldecott Honor Book, 1973.

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