In "Anansi and the Magic Stick" by Janet Stevens, the cunning spider Anansi discovers a magical stick that grants him the power to get anything he desires. Excited by the possibilities, he begins to take advantage of his newfound ability, but soon finds himself in trouble when he underestimates its consequences. As Anansi's antics create chaos, he learns valuable lessons about greed and responsibility. This engaging story blends humor with traditional African folklore, showcasing Anansi's cleverness and the importance of using power wisely, ultimately delivering a message about the balance between desire and the impact of one's actions. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book features in the following series: Anansi, Anansi the Trickster .

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Holiday House Inc .

JANET STEVENS is the author and illustrator of popular books for children, including the Caldecott Honor Book Tops & Bottoms; The Little Red Pen; Help Me, Mr. Mutt!; and many others. She lives in Boulder, Colorado. Eric A. Kimmel is the author of many picture books, including Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, a Caldecott Honor Book illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. He was once a storyteller, and he loves classic tales. For more information visit Eric's website at www. ericakimmel. com. Pep Monserrat has illustrated picture book versions of such classics as The Musicians of Bremen and Aladdin and the Magic Lamp. He is delighted to have this opportunity to portray the archetypal heroes and heroines of ancient Greece. For more information visit Pep's website at www. pepmonserrat. com