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From the author of the 1982 debut book, The Further Adventures of Spider, comes a new edition that will delight children with its clever, witty, and bold storytelling about a mischievous and clever spider. The book's lively, colorful illustrations bring the spider's adventures to life in the imagination of readers, who will be enchanted by the tales of how he got a thin waist, how he lives on ceilings, and why he sleeps on the windowsill. The story is based on the West African folktale 'Anansi' and is a perfect fit for fans of traditional tales and children's literature.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Joyce Cooper Arkhurst
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