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Book cover Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
Eric Kimmel (1988) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Janet Stevens
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Folklore, Humor, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)


Anansi the spider is walking through the forest when he discovers a magical moss-covered rock. Anansi discovers the secret of the magical rock, and he uses the information to trick Lion, Elephant, Giraffe, and Zebra. Anansi thinks he is very funny and very clever until someone plays a trick on him, teaching him a lesson. To find out who was able to outsmart Anansi the spider, read Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock.

Reviewed by: Allison / Morrison Regional Library
If you liked this book, you may also like: Anansi and the Talking Melon  by Eric Kimmel

Comments from Readers

Enya, age 10 from North Carolina
You are such a good story teller. I love Anansi books.

Lachelle, age 13 from North Carolina
I read this book when I was in about 3rd or 4th grde and it made me start reading more Anansi books.

Sarah, age 7 from NC
I love it!


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