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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
2006-07-24
Page Count
32
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780874838114
Lexile
AD540
Themes
responsibility
african culture
honesty

Anansí and the Pot of Beans

Written by Bobby Norfolk and Sherry Norfolk and Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire

In Anansí and the Pot of Beans, you can enjoy a classic African trickster tale about a silly spider who can't resist a steaming pot of spicy beans. When Anansí ignores his grandmother's warning, he finds himself in a funny and messy situation that explains why spiders have no hair today. This Story Cove picture book is perfect for young readers who love humor, colorful characters, and learning important life lessons.

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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
2006-07-24
Page Count
32
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780874838114
Lexile
AD540
Themes
responsibility
african culture
honesty
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