Anansi's Narrow Waist: An African Folk Tale

by Len Cabral

Anansi has strings tied around his waist so that he will be notified when food is ready for him to share, and soon he has so many that when they are all pulled at once they squeeze his waist until it is tiny.

Genres: Picture Books

16 pages, Hardcover

First published September 21, 1994

Reviews

[Mr. Cody · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is pimp! Don’t be greedy, kids!

[Seher Patka · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is an example of an African folktale. While reading other folktales, along with this one, students can learn what traditional folktales look like. I would follow up this lesson with an activity of writing our own folktales. It would force the students to use their imagination.

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun African folktale about why spiders have a narrow waist and eight legs.

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book about the beginning of spiders. First grade level. Enjoyed it!

[Shannon Clark · Rating 2 out of 5]

Slightly cute. :)