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Anansi the Trickster Books

In order from Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock to Anansi's Party Time.

The Anansi the Trickster series is a set of 5 picture books by Eric A. Kimmel, published between 1988 and 2008. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
Anansi Goes Fishing
Anansi and the Talking Melon
Anansi and the Magic Stick
Anansi's Party Time
Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
Anansi Goes Fishing
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
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$858
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1988

Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock

By Eric A. Kimmel, Janet Stevens (Illustrator)

Anansi's tricks backfire when Little Bush Deer turns the tables on him.

32 pages· 1,013 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Summary: Anansi the Spider discovers a mysterious rock and uses it to outwit his animal friends. But when Little Bush Deer catches on, she devises a clever plan to outsmart the trickster. Will Anansi's cunning be his downfall, or can he escape the trap set for him? Dive into this lively folktale filled with humor and mischief, where the tables are turned, and the trickster might just get tricked.
The complete set

Anansi the Trickster Series

5 books · Published 1988–2008

Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
Series
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$858

Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1988

Anansi's tricks backfire when Little Bush Deer turns the tables on him.

Anansi Goes Fishing
Series
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$858

Anansi Goes Fishing

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993

A lazy spider schemes to trick a turtle into catching fish for him. Will his plan succeed?

Anansi and the Magic Stick
Series
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$858

Anansi and the Magic Stick

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001

A lazy spider discovers a magic stick, but its power may lead to unexpected chaos.

Anansi's Party Time
Series
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$858

Anansi's Party Time

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

A prankster spider's party trick backfires when a turtle hosts his own surprise-filled bash.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Anansi the Trickster series?

There are 5 books in the Anansi the Trickster series. It began with Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock in 1988, and the newest book, Anansi's Party Time, was published in 2008.

What ages are the Anansi the Trickster books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Anansi the Trickster to life.

01

Eric A. Kimmel

Author
02

Janet Stevens

Illustrator

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