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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
770L
Language
English
Description
A retelling of a traditional West African tale that reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit. A mosquito annoyed the iguana, who frightened the python, who scared the rabbit ... and now the whole jungle is in an uproar because the sun won't rise. The animals discuss the situation and decide to punish the mosquito. Even today, whenever we hear a mosquito buzz, we smack it hard!
Author
Series
Anansi books volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Anansi the Spider steals Hyena's magic stick so he won't have to do the chores, but when the stick's magic won't stop, he gets more than he bargained for.
Author
Series
Anansi books volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Anansi the spider invites Turtle to a party just to play a trick on him, Turtle gets revenge at a party of his own.
Author
Series
Anansi books volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
Description
A clever spider tricks Elephant and some other animals into thinking the melon in which he is hiding can talk.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Long ago in Africa, the sky god Nyame keeps all of the stories to himself, but when Anansi the spider asks their price, Nyame agrees to trade his stories if Anansi can perform four seemingly impossible tasks.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 410L
Language
English
Formats
Description
What happens when a tortoise challenges a hare to a race? Read this popular West African tale to find out. There's more than one way to teach a boastful hare a lesson! With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
10) Djeliya
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Inspired by West African folklore and stories handed down over centuries, follows the adventures of Mansour Keita, last prince of a dying kingdom, and Awa Kouyaté, his loyal Djeli, or 'royal storyteller' as they journey to meet the great wizard who destroyed their world and then withdrew into his tower, never to be seen again. On their journey they'll cross paths with friend and foe, from myth and legend alike, and revisit the traditions, tales,...
18) Too much talk
Author
Pub. Date
[1995]
Lexile measure
400L
Language
English
Description
A retelling of a traditional West African tale about a king who refuses to believe that yams, fish, and cloth can talk until his throne agrees with him.
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