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Book Synopsis: Discover how an African trickster god made it possible for people to tell stories in this brightly illustrated, Caldecott Medal–winning picture book.
Long, long ago there were no stories on earth for children to hear. All stories belonged to Nyame, the Sky God. Ananse, the Spider man, wanted to buy some of these stories, so he spun a web up to the sky to bargain with the Sky God. The price the Sky God asked was Osebo, the leopard-of-the-terrible-teeth, Mmboro the hornet-who-stings-like-fire, and Mmoatia the fairy-whom-men-never-see. Can Ananse capture these sly creatures and give the children of earth stories to tell? Read more
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Looking for a captivating and educational storybook for your little ones? Look no further than "A Story, a Story"! This Caldecott Medal–winning picture book will take your child on a magical journey, as they discover how an African trickster god paved the way for storytelling. With its beautifully illustrated pages, this book will capture your child's imagination and open the door to a world of creativity.
Transport your child to a time long ago, when there were no stories on earth for children to hear. All stories belonged to Nyame, the Sky God. But Ananse, the Spider man, had a clever plan to bring these stories to the children. Watch as Ananse embarks on an adventure of a lifetime, spinning a web up to the sky to bargain with the Sky God. The price? Osebo, the leopard-of-the-terrible-teeth, Mmboro the hornet-who-stings-like-fire, and Mmoatia the fairy-whom-men-never-see.
Indulge your child's curiosity with this enchanting tale, as they follow Ananse's quest to capture these elusive creatures. Will Ananse succeed and give the children of earth stories to tell? Find out as you embark on this engaging journey together. Perfect for bedtime stories, "A Story, a Story" is a must-have addition to your child's bookshelf.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to ignite your child's love for storytelling and folklore. Purchase "A Story, a Story" today and witness the magic unfold.
Click here to get your hands on this Caldecott Medal–winning picture book and start an unforgettable storytelling adventure!
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