Anansi and the Talking Melon
Anansi and the Talking Melon by Eric A. Kimmel is a reprint edition published by Holiday House in January 1994. This 32-page book is presented in English and features a humorous tale centered around Anansi the Spider, who finds himself stuck in a melon. To pass the time, he engages in his favorite pastime of tricking the other animals, leading to a series of amusing encounters that culminate in a surprising twist when the melon begins to talk.
Readers will discover a delightful story that showcases Anansi’s cleverness and wit, as he interacts with various animals, including an impressed Elephant and an irate King. The narrative draws on legends and fables from African and Caribbean cultures, making it a rich addition to the genre of juvenile fiction. The vibrant illustrations by Janet Stevens complement Kimmel’s storytelling, enhancing the humor and mischief that define this engaging tale.
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When Anansi the Spider gets stuck in a melon, he decides to pass his time by doing what he’s best at—tricking the other animals around him.
When his melon begins talking, Elephant is so impressed he decides to take it to show the king. But Anansi can’t resist the opportunity to make jokes at the expense of everyone they meet. Even the King loses his temper over Anansi’s bold remarks—but how will the Spider free himself?
Anansi’s quick thinking will delight readers who love to watch a master trickster at work, and the bold illustrations of the animals’ frustrated faces are sure to make kids laugh.
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.
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