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  • Anansi

    Brian Gleeson, Denzel Washington, Rabbit Ears Entertainment, LLC

    Audiobook (Rabbit Ears Entertainment, LLC, Oct. 7, 2016)
    Here are two hilarious Jamaican folktales about the original story spinner himself, both read by Denzel Washington. Anansi the spider is teeny-teeny, but his boasts are as tall as tales get. In the first story, Anansi takes Tiger's challenge and outwits the prideful snake to win possession of all the stories in the jungle. In the second story, Anansi devises a scheme to appear important at his mother-in-law's funeral but gets caught in his own lies and winds up as bald as a mango. Your family will be intrigued by this hip spider and carried away by the captivating rhythms of the West Indies, performed by UB40. For ages five and up. Part of the award-winning Rabbit Ears series We All Have Tales. Rabbit Ears stories open a door to the world of great literature. These are timeless and beloved stories that have delighted generations and continue to offer powerful lessons for today's audiences. Listeners of all ages will explore faraway lands and cultures through folktales. You will walk alongside heroes of long ago legends and discover master storytellers such as Beatrix Potter, Hans Christian Andersen, and Rudyard Kipling. Great stories. Great family memories. Get the entire Rabbit Ears library!
  • Anansi

    Brian Gleeson, Steven Guarnaccia

    Paperback (Rabbit Ears Entertainment, May 13, 2013)
    Here are two hilarious Jamaican folktales about the original story-spinner himself. Anansi the spider is teeny-teeny, but his boasts are as tall as tales get. In the first story, Anansi takes Tiger’s challenge and outwits the prideful snake to win possession of all the stories in the jungle. In the second, Anansi devises a scheme to appear important at his mother-in-law’s funeral but gets caught in his own lies and winds up as bald as a mango. Your family will be intrigued by this hip spider and carried away by the captivating rhythms of the West Indies. Illustrated by Steven Guarnaccia. Ages 5 and up. Part of the Rabbit Ears series "We All Have Tales." CD and DVD versions are narrated by actor Denzel Washington with original music by UB40. Parents’ Choice Gold Award; Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award. DVD and digital video downloads are available at Amazon Disc on Demand and Amazon Instant Video. The audiobook is available at Audible.com. Hard cover library bound edition is available at www.rabbitears.com.
  • Anansi

    Brian Gleeson, Steven Guarnaccia

    language (Rabbit Ears Books, March 26, 2012)
    Double Tap to Zoom. Here are two hilarious Jamaican folktales about the original story-spinner himself. Anansi the spider is teeny-teeny, but his boasts are as tall as tales get. In the first story, Anansi takes Tiger’s challenge and outwits the prideful snake to win possession of all the stories in the jungle. In the second, Anansi devises a scheme to appear important at his mother-in-law’s funeral but gets caught in his own lies and winds up as bald as a mango. Your family will be intrigued by this hip spider and carried away by the captivating rhythms of the West Indies. Ages 5 and up
  • Anansi

    Stephanie Paris

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Nov. 20, 2009)
    Act out the story of Anansi, a clever spider who completed a series of difficult tasks to win the Box of Stories, ensuring that everyone had the right to make and tell stories. Two spiders, a sky god, a fair, and a leopard are all a part of this story in the African jungle. This exciting tale of West African folklore teaches children about the cross-cultural need for storytelling. The roles in this script are written at different reading levels. This feature allows teachers to easily implement differentiation and English language learner strategies into instruction and assign specific roles to students in a way that accommodates individual reading skills. By using differentiation strategies, teachers can get all students involved and engaged in the same activity, whether they are struggling or proficient readers. Everyone can feel successful and can enjoy improving their fluency through performance! While performing this story with others, students can also practice interacting cooperatively and using expressive voices and gestures. With an accompanying poem and song for additional fluency practice, this script is a dynamic resource for your third and fourth graders. This colorful, leveled script is sure to get all students participating and confidently practicing fluency in a unique way.About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.
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  • Anansi

    Stephanie Paris

    language (Teacher Created Materials, Nov. 20, 2009)
    Act out the story of Anansi, a clever spider who completed a series of difficult tasks to win the Box of Stories, ensuring that everyone had the right to make and tell stories. Two spiders, a sky god, a fair, and a leopard are all a part of this story in the African jungle. This exciting tale of West African folklore teaches children about the cross-cultural need for storytelling. The roles in this script are written at different reading levels. This feature allows teachers to easily implement differentiation and English language learner strategies into instruction and assign specific roles to students in a way that accommodates individual reading skills. By using differentiation strategies, teachers can get all students involved and engaged in the same activity, whether they are struggling or proficient readers. Everyone can feel successful and can enjoy improving their fluency through performance! While performing this story with others, students can also practice interacting cooperatively and using expressive voices and gestures. With an accompanying poem and song for additional fluency practice, this script is a dynamic resource for your third and fourth graders. This colorful, leveled script is sure to get all students participating and confidently practicing fluency in a unique way.
  • Anansi

    Brian Gleeson, Steven Guarnaccia, Denzel Washington

    Hardcover (Picture Book Studio Audio, Sept. 1, 1992)
    Two Jamaican folk tales in which Anansi the spider practices his trickery on others
  • Anansi

    Brian Gleeson, Steven Guarnaccia

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster, Sept. 1, 1992)
    Two Jamaican folk tales in which Anansi the spider practices his trickery on others
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  • Anansi

    Alistair Campbell

    Spiral-bound (Nelson Thornes Ltd, )
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  • Anansi

    Brian Gleeson, Steven Guarnaccia

    Preloaded Digital Audio Player (Spotlight, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Here is a hilarious Jamaican folktale about the original story spinner himself, Anansi the spider is teeny-teeny, but his boasts are as tall as tales get. Anansi takes Tiger's challenge and outwits the prideful snake to win possession of all the stories in the jungle. Your family will be intrigued by this hip spider and carried away by the captivating rhythms of the West Indies.
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  • Anansi

    Brian Gleeson, UB40, Steven Guarnaccia, Denzel Washington

    (Simon & Schuster, June 1, 1997)
    Two Jamaican folk tales in which Anansi the spider practices his trickery on others.
  • Anansi

    Brian Gleeson

    Audio Cassette (Rabbit Ears, June 1, 1991)
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  • Anansi

    Brian Gleeson

    Paperback (Rabbit Ears Entertainment, March 15, 1833)
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