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In this lively children’s picture book, the clever spider Anansi wagers that he can outwit an Elephant and a Rhino in a tug‑of‑war. The contest unfolds with humor and a twist that shows even the mightiest can be outsmarted by wit.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Lesley Sims
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