{"product_id":"anansi-and-the-talking-melon-paperback","title":"Anansi and the Talking Melon - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEric A. Kimmel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJanet Stevens\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen Anansi the Spider gets stuck in a melon, he decides to pass his time by doing what he's best at--tricking the other animals around him.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When his melon begins talking, Elephant is so impressed he decides to take it to show the king. But Anansi can't resist the opportunity to make jokes at the expense of everyone they meet. Even the King loses his temper over Anansi's bold remarks--but how will the Spider free himself? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Anansi's quick thinking will delight readers who love to watch a master trickster at work, and the bold illustrations of the animals' frustrated faces are sure to make kids laugh. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Based on tales originating in West Africa and familiar in Caribbean culture, the five-book \u003ci\u003eAnansi the Trickster \u003c\/i\u003eseries is full of slapstick humor and mischief. Eric A. Kimmel's imaginative retellings combined with Janet Stevens' expressive illustrations create the perfect silly stories for fun-loving kids.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEric A. Kimmel, having loved traditional stories since he was a child, has written, retold, and adapted folktales and legends from around the world. Along with \u003ci\u003eAnansi and the Talking Melon\u003c\/i\u003e, Kimmel has written four other Anansi titles, including \u003ci\u003eAnansi's Party Time\u003c\/i\u003e, which was awarded Bank Street College's Best Children's Book of the Year in 2008. Dr. Kimmel lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Doris. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Janet Stevens has written and illustrated popular books for over 30 years. Some of her titles include \u003ci\u003eCoyote Steals the Blanket: A Ute Tale\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTops \u0026amp; Bottoms\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books include New York Times Bestsellers, Time Magazine Best Books of the Year, ALA Notable books, and a Caldecott Honor. She is most proud of her numerous state book awards that were voted on by young readers. She has two children and lives in Boulder, Colorado.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 9.3 x 9.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 1994\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anansi and the Talking Melon\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47297787429113,"sku":"9780823411672","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/SFA3eHMxY3hJQWE1WkFKQ05NMWYrUT09.webp?v=1769225832","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/anansi-and-the-talking-melon-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}