{"product_id":"anansi-and-the-golden-pot-hardcover","title":"Anansi and the Golden Pot - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTaiye Selasi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTinuke Fagborun\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA West African story about the much-loved trickster, Anansi, retold and reimagined for a new generation by award-winning author Taiye Selasi\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Allow me to introduce myself.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut he needed no introduction. \"Anansi the spider!\" said Anansi the boy. \"The tales were true!\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Traditional tales are always true,\" the spider answered, laughing. \"Nothing lasts so long as truth, nor travels quite so far.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAward-winning author of \u003ci\u003eGhana Must Go, \u003c\/i\u003e Taiye Selasi, reimagines the story of Anansi, the much-loved trickster, for a new generation. Kweku has grown up hearing stories about the mischievous spider Anansi. He is given the nickname Anansi by his father because of his similarly cheeky ways. On a holiday to visit his beloved Grandma in Ghana, Anansi the spider and Anansi the boy meet, and discover a magical pot that can be filled with whatever they want. Anansi fills it again and again with his favorite red-red stew, and eats so much that he feels sick. Will he learn to share this wonderful gift? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis charming retelling of a West African story teaches readers about the dangers of greed, and the importance of being kind. Tinuke Fagborun's colorful illustrations bring the magic and wonder of the tale to life. When you've finished sharing the story, you can also find out more about the origins of Anansi folktales. This is a beautiful storybook that little ones will treasure forever.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaiye Selasi \u003c\/b\u003eis a British-American writer and photographer. Born in London, UK, raised in Massachusetts, of Ghanaian and Nigerian origin, and having lived in several parts of Europe, she describes herself during her TED Talk as being \"local\" to many parts of the world. Taiye is the author of NAACP Image Award nominated \u003ci\u003eGhana Must Go\u003c\/i\u003e (Penguin 2013. This is her first children's book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTinuke Fagborun \u003c\/b\u003eIs a British Nigerian illustrator living in London. She celebrates diverse storytelling, her art is a colorful and optimistic response to the dominant narrative surrounding women of color in media and the art world.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.6 x 9.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 15, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47395395436722,"sku":"9780744049909","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/c4cc716960c975a5ca96a5a9585fdc9a.webp?v=1777990016","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/anansi-and-the-golden-pot-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}