Anansi and the Tug of War
Lesley Sims, Alida Massari
Subjects
- Fairy Tales - myths, legends and folklore from way back
- Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Average rating
A lively re-telling of a traditional African tale, specially written for children just learning to read. Anansi might be a King but he is also just a spider, so can he really beat Elephant and Rhino in a tug of war? Easy-to-read text is brought to life with vibrant illustrations, and puzzles at the back help to consolidate learning - guaranteed to inspire beginner readers.
Reviews
Anansi tricked the elephant in believing a lie.
Count Octopus Jellybaby 11.08.2024
It shows how a spider feels and can be brave
Anonymous 01.08.2023
I liked it
King Hank Bonsai 28.07.2022
I didnt really like this story.
Queen Heroica Tyrannosaurus 28.07.2021
Super duper good.
Judge Sapphire Manatee 20.07.2021
Yes brilliant fun
Queen Peaches Endeavour 19.07.2021
Lovely fiction book to read
Baroness Sapphire Turkey 12.01.2021
Amazing fiction book
General Slide Dangerous 12.01.2021
I liked when Anansi tricked them. Yes. I would tell my friends to read it. It is very funny
Professor Ice-T Tyrannosaurus 26.08.2020
Anansi was my favourite character because he tricked someone.
Marshal Cynthia Rollerskate 25.08.2020
It was funny when the elephant and rhino were tugging.
Marshal Octopus Quest 30.07.2020
It was really fun reading it. I liked all the pictures and I liked it when Anansi tricked the elephant and the rhino.
Anonymous 27.07.2020
Very easy to read and funny
Professor Orchid Spaghetti-Hoops 19.09.2019
I really like the end.
Fairy Fenella Mildew 11.08.2019
I have heard these stories at school.
Master Stinky Peninsula 28.08.2018
Because the elephant said I’m stronger than you as your little. But anansi won the tug of war in the end.
Queen Sapphire Sausage-Roll 25.08.2018
Good book.
Anonymous 24.08.2017
It was clever how Anansi tricked the elephant.
Anonymous 24.08.2017
I liked the ending!
Anonymous 21.08.2017
not to cheat
Anonymous 20.08.2017
