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Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock

Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock

Children's BooksFolklore
Pages
32
Published
1988
Language
English
Prose complexity
1/10

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Genres

Children's Books Folklore

Authors

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Eric A. Kimmel

Eric A. Kimmel brings classic folktales to life for young readers. He's celebrated for his Hanukkah favorite, Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, and his popular Anansi stories like Anansi and the Magic Stick and Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock.

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Jerry Terheyden

Jerry Terheyden writes engaging stories, including Dandelion and his popular Anansi tales like Anansi and the Magic Stick and Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock. His work often brings classic folklore and fables to life for young readers.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock part of a larger collection of Anansi stories?

    This book is one of many picture books featuring Anansi the Spider, a trickster figure from West African and Caribbean folklore. While it is a standalone story, it draws from a rich tradition of tales about this character.