Why Spiders Hide in Corners: (Anansi Makes It So!)

LANGUAGE ARTS / CREATIVE WRITING Why Spiders Hide in Corners (Anansi Makes It So ) is a delightfully told story that will engage both the reader and all whom have gathered around for the telling of this tale. The author's original spin of this story he wrote was first published in a Simon and Schuster bestseller (Talk That Talk: An Anthology of African and African American Storytelling) as Why Spiders Hide in Corners. This story can now be enjoyed in four major world languages: English, French, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. Why Spiders Hide in Corners (Anansi Makes It So )continues with our mission to publish folktales, stories and authors who promote and perpetuate "oral literature" that encourages family time, wellness and meaningful play through the art of storytelling. Illustration is by noted Charleston, SC visual artist, Tasica Singleton. She brings J'miah's vision of an Anansi (Ananse) depicted with graphics reflective of Anansi's Ashanti/Akan origins and historical connections with Adinkra and Kente-cloth. Here within is a "let's do" story that promises to be fun for all. Enjoy Books for Growing Minds(TM) Summary Rabbit decides to visit his friend, Anansi, the spider-man, whom he hasn't seen in quite a while. Wanting to celebrate their friendship, Rabbit invites Anansi to join him in making a drum. From his cozy hammock, Anansi refuses with excuses of being too sick to get involved with drum-making. Alone, Rabbit works hard at making his "friendship" drum. While Rabbit is resting from the day's hard work at drum-making, he soon finds Anansi playing his drum, the very same drum he was supposedly "too sick" to help make. Anansi ends up in an embarrassing situation, one that we all may come face to face with from time to time. Cultural Enrichment Useful "interactive" information on ANANSESEM (the telling of Ananse stories) follows the story and is based on the author's workshops/artist residencies. "NOTES" pages complete the book for your continued enjoyment. "J'miah's work passes on tradition, teaches language and helps develop a love for storytelling. Why Spiders Hide in Corners (Anansi Makes It So ) is a lively appealing book and consistent with who he really is." Judy Strong, Youth Services Coordinator, Live Oak Public Libraries, Savannah, GA