In "Anansi and the Talking Melon," the clever spider Anansi discovers a giant melon and decides to share it with the other animals of the jungle. However, when he slices it open, he finds that the melon can talk! Instead of sharing the delicious fruit, Anansi is tempted to keep the talking melon for himself. The story unfolds with Anansi's mischievous tricks and the ensuing chaos, showcasing themes of greed, cleverness, and the importance of community. Ultimately, Anansi learns a valuable lesson about sharing and the power of friendship, all wrapped in engaging illustrations and fun storytelling. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

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

There are 36 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 1994 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