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  • In this traditional tale from West Africa, Anansi, the Spider, sets out on a long journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. But which of his six sons should he reward? The color, splendid design montage, and the authentic African language rhythms forge a new direction in picture books for children.

    • Anansi and His Children by Gary McDermott

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    Author:
    Gary McDermott
    Binding:
    Paperback
    Language:
    English
    Book Type:
    Fiction
    Awards & Recognitions:
    Caldecott Honor Book. Lewis Carroll Shelf Award.
    Grade Content:
    PK
    Lexile:
    290
    Subject:
    Ashanti (African People), Africa, Anansi (Legendary Character), Folklore
    GELDS Standard (http://www.gelds.decal.ga.gov/Search.aspx) Primary Correlated Standard:
    CD-CP2.4c Uses information gained about familiar objects and people, and can apply to a new situation.
    A) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book:
    CD-CP1.4c Draws conclusions based on facts and evidence.
    B) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book:
    APL5.4c Demonstrates inventiveness, imagination, and creativity to solve a problem.
    C) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book:
    CLL5.4d Makes real-world connections between stories and real-life experiences.
    Curator of Booklist (Book Source):
    Creative Curriculum
    Copyright:
    1998

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    In this traditional tale from West Africa, Anansi, the Spider, sets out on a long journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. But which of his six sons should he reward? The color, splendid design montage, and the authentic African language rhythms forge a new direction in picture books for children.

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    Author Gary McDermott
    Binding Paperback
    Language English
    Book Type Fiction
    Awards & Recognitions Caldecott Honor Book. Lewis Carroll Shelf Award.
    Grade Content PK
    Lexile 290
    Subject Ashanti (African People), Africa, Anansi (Legendary Character), Folklore
    GELDS Standard (http://www.gelds.decal.ga.gov/Search.aspx) Primary Correlated Standard CD-CP2.4c Uses information gained about familiar objects and people, and can apply to a new situation.
    A) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book CD-CP1.4c Draws conclusions based on facts and evidence.
    B) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book APL5.4c Demonstrates inventiveness, imagination, and creativity to solve a problem.
    C) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book CLL5.4d Makes real-world connections between stories and real-life experiences.
    Curator of Booklist (Book Source) Creative Curriculum
    Copyright 1998

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