Anansi and the Magic Stick - (Anansi the Trickster) by Eric A Kimmel (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Anansi the Spider steals Hyena's magic stick so he won't have to do the chores, but when the stick's magic won't stop, he gets more than he bargained for.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>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. </b> <p/> 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. <p/> But the magic might be more than Anansi bargained for... <p/> Based on tales originating in West Africa and familiar in Caribbean culture, the five-book <i>Anansi the Trickster </i>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>... An enjoyable offering that is clever, funny, surprising, and traditional all at once.--<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/> Stevens's comic creatures with their surprised expressions add kid appeal.--<i>Publishers Weekly</i> <p/> The slapstick of the trickster out-tricked is a lot of fun, and preschoolers will want to join in the rhythmic chant, Hocus pocus, Magic Stick...--<i>Booklist</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Eric A. Kimmel, having loved traditional stories since he was a child, has written, retold, and adapted folktales and legends from around the world. Along with <i>Anansi and the Magic Stick</i>, Kimmel has written four other Anansi titles, including <i>Anansi's Party Time</i>, which was awarded Bank Street College's Best Children's Book of the Year in 2008. Dr. Kimmel lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Doris. <p/> Janet Stevens has written and illustrated popular books for over 30 years. Some of her titles include <i>Coyote Steals the Blanket: A Ute Tale</i> and <i>Tops & Bottoms</i>. Her books include New York Times Bestsellers, Time Magazine Best Books of the Year, ALA Notable books, and a Caldecott Honor. She is most proud of her numerous state book awards that were voted on by young readers. She has two children and lives in Boulder, Colorado.
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