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Anansi And The Golden Pot by Taiye Selasi
Mar. 28th, 2022 11:28 pmThe Blurb On The Back:
”Allow me to introduce myself.” But he needed no introduction.
“Anansi the spider!” said Anansi the boy. “The tales were true!”
Kweku has grown up hearing stories about the mischievous spider, Anansi. Kweku’s father gave him the nickname Anansi because of his similarly cheeky ways.
On a holiday to visit his beloved Nana in Ghana, Anansi the boy meets Anansi the spider who shows him a magical pot that can be filled with whatever he wants. Will he learn to share this wonderful gift?
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Taiye Selasi’s first picture book (boldly and beautifully illustrated by Tinuke Fagborun) takes the traditional Akan character of Anansi and weaves him into a clever tale of family and the importance of being generous while also introducing children to the food and folklore of Ghana. It’s an entertaining read that parents will enjoy with their little ones and I particularly enjoyed the illustrations of Anansi himself, with his dapper outfit.
ANANSI AND THE GOLDEN POT was released in the United Kingdom on 6th January 2022. Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.
“Anansi the spider!” said Anansi the boy. “The tales were true!”
Kweku has grown up hearing stories about the mischievous spider, Anansi. Kweku’s father gave him the nickname Anansi because of his similarly cheeky ways.
On a holiday to visit his beloved Nana in Ghana, Anansi the boy meets Anansi the spider who shows him a magical pot that can be filled with whatever he wants. Will he learn to share this wonderful gift?
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Taiye Selasi’s first picture book (boldly and beautifully illustrated by Tinuke Fagborun) takes the traditional Akan character of Anansi and weaves him into a clever tale of family and the importance of being generous while also introducing children to the food and folklore of Ghana. It’s an entertaining read that parents will enjoy with their little ones and I particularly enjoyed the illustrations of Anansi himself, with his dapper outfit.
ANANSI AND THE GOLDEN POT was released in the United Kingdom on 6th January 2022. Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.
