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Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
A West African Folktale
- Children's Picture Book · Ages 3–10
- 2025
- Standalone
Anansi the spider finds a magical moss-covered rock and can’t resist using it for mischief, until he learns a life lesson of his own. A classic West African folktale for ages 3 to 10.
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Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
Why Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock is worth reading
Anansi the spider is one of the best-loved tricksters in West African storytelling, and his tales have been passed down for generations to teach children about honesty, kindness and consequences.
In Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock, Melissa Kudjoe brings this classic folktale to life for young readers ages 3 to 10, with a gentle life lesson at its heart. It is a lovely read-aloud and a great way to introduce children to West African culture.
