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Anansi the Trickster, part 1 | The Logonauts. Eric Kimmel has written a series of picture book based on African Anansi trickster tales, which Janet Stevens illustrated. These are a delightful way to introduce your students to Anansi. Bulletin Boards Christmas, African Folktales, Bulletin Boards School, Education Bulletin Boards, Spider Lessons, Ancient Mali, Physical Education Bulletin Boards, Trickster Tales, Genre Study

Every year, my students fall in love with Trickster Tales. This sub-genre of traditional tales never ceases to delight with its tricky heroes and unexpected twists. Since Africa is our first unit of study, Anansi is often the first trickster we meet during the course of the year. This post will provide a quick overview of the five Anansi tales retold by Eric Kimmel, and next week I will introduce Anansi stories by a variety of authors and illustrators. Anansi Trickster Tales retold Eric…

Trickster Tales from around the World, retold by Gerald McDermott | The Logonauts Trickster Tales, Traditional Literature, Around The World Theme, Traditional Tales, Summer Reading Program, Library Lessons, Tall Tales, Mentor Texts, Classroom Library

Many, many cultures have traditional tales that involve a trickster main character. Earlier I wrote a series of two posts about Anansi, a tricky spider from west Africa: Anansi tales retold by Eric Kimmel and Even More Anansi Trickster Tales. Gerald McDermott is another wonderful picture book author-illustrator who has written a series of stories focusing on different trickster characters from around the world. This post provides a quick overview of these different books and creative…

Global Passport: Best Children's Books Set in South America - Rebekah Gienapp Trickster Tales, The Andes Mountains, The Sky Is Falling, Andes Mountains, Spanish Books, Best Children Books, Hispanic Heritage Month, Book List, Roast Chicken

Today is my preschooler’s first day of school, so our summer is officially over. I know it’s still summer break in many parts of the United States, so I’m determined to finish this around the world book project for you! Join us in exploring the best children’s books about South America. My son and I […]

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