Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock

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.

Author: Eric A. Kimmel
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 01/01/1988
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.30h x 9.50w x 0.10d
ISBN: 9780823407989
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 20676 / Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/15/1993 pg. 631

About the Author
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 Anansi and the Talking Melon, Kimmel has written four other Anansi titles, including Anansi's Party Time, 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.

Janet Stevens has written and illustrated popular books for over 30 years. Some of her titles include Coyote Steals the Blanket: A Ute Tale and Tops & Bottoms. 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.