Anansi and the Magic Stick

Lazing about while all of his neighbors work hard on their houses and in their gardens, Anansi the spider is annoyed when he becomes a laughing stock, and sets out on a walk. Happening upon Hyena's place, which is neat and tidy despite its owner's indolence, Anansi discovers that Hyena possesses a m......more

Reading this book, I was reminded intensely of Strega Nona. Of course, this sort of story - a "Sorcerer's Apprentice" or "Why the Sea is Salt" sort of tale, where a magical device gets out of hand and won't stop, is common throughout the world. And now that I've told you THAT you probably have the wh......more

Trying to find a way to shirk his work, Anansi causes problems. Use of repetitious phrase to make the magic stick work. Not sure if this is an African tale or if the author just used African animals to tell his story. Great illustrations.......more

I was so thrilled when I found this book in the Anansi the spider book series. As a child I loved Anansi and The Talking Melon. Anansi has a really messy house and is taunted by all of his animal friends about it. Anansi doesn't want to clean his house because it requires a lot of effort. Anansi dis......more

Being lazy always works out for the best, right? Anansi seems to think so! He is tired of getting made fun of for having a messy yard and doesn’t understand how the hyena is always sleeping yet has the best-looking yard all the time! Hard work is for the birds... or for the Warthog, Lion, and Zebra,......more