In "Anansi Does the Impossible" by Lisa Desimini, the clever spider Anansi seeks to prove his bravery and wit against a series of daunting challenges. Tasked by the Sky God to retrieve three seemingly impossible items, Anansi uses his crafty nature and intelligence to navigate various obstacles. As he faces clever foes and tackles tricky situations, he learns the value of resourcefulness and the importance of working with others. Through a captivating blend of storytelling and vibrant illustrations, the tale highlights themes of bravery, cleverness, and the rewards of perseverance, showcasing Anansi's enduring legacy in folklore. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

This book was published in 2000 by Perfection Learning .

Lisa Desimini is an award-winning illustrator of over thirty books for children and the author-illustrator of eight books, including My House, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and Dot the Fire Dog. Lisa and her husband live in Topanga, California. Visit lisadesimini. com. Verna Aardema was born in New Era, Michigan, in 1911. A cedar swamp in the back of her house served as her inspiration and retreat as a young aspiring writer. She was inspired to write for children when she had to make up stories to get her baby daughter to eat. She wrote many African folktales because of her fascination with the infinitely diverse continent.