Anansi and the Birth of All Stories: A West African Legend Of the Spider who outwitted the Sky God (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798272560032)

Long before books were written, stories were stolen-and one clever spider dared to bring them back to the people.

In the golden age of the Ashanti Kingdom, when the Sky God kept all the world's tales locked away in his heavenly chest, one trickster dared to challenge him. His name was Anansi-the small, cunning spider with a mind sharper than any spear and a heart braver than any hunter.

When the Sky God demands the impossible-capture the most fearsome creatures in the world-Anansi must rely not on strength, but on wit, courage, and a web of clever plans. From taming the deadly Leopard of the Forest, to outsmarting the invisible Mmoatia, to trapping the mighty Python of the River, Anansi's quest becomes the birth of storytelling itself.

Richly retold from a classic West African legend, Anansi and the Birth of All Stories is a vibrant tale of intelligence over power, laughter over fear, and the timeless magic of stories that unite humanity.

Perfect for:

• Readers who love African folktales and mythology

• Parents, teachers, and storytellers seeking moral lessons with humor

• Fans of trickster heroes like Br'er Rabbit and Coyote

Every story ever told began with one spider's dream to share them with the world. This is that story.