Anansi and the Sky God
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014

Anansi and the Sky God

Written by Ladybird

Discover how Anansi tricked the Sky God to share stories with the world.

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32 pages

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Anansi, the clever spider, faces the mighty Sky God who hoards all the world's stories. Can Anansi outwit the god and bring tales to everyone? Dive into this enchanting Caribbean folk tale and uncover the clever tricks and daring challenges that unfold. Will Anansi succeed in his quest, or will the stories remain locked away forever? Perfect for young readers ready to explore a world of adventure and cunning.

From the publisher

Once, the Sky God had all of the stories in the world. Find out how Anansi got the stories for everyone to share. Based on the well-loved Caribbean folk tale. Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird’s best-selling reading series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. Anansi and the Sky God is a Level 2 Read it yourself book, ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
330L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.4
F&P level
~J
Publication
Published
July 3, 2014
First published
August 26, 2014
Publisher
Ladybird
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780723280637

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