{"product_id":"anansi-and-the-magic-stick-9780823417636","title":"Anansi and the Magic Stick","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhen the other animals laugh at his messy house, Anansi the Spider is embarrassed. He wants to fix the problem . . . as long as he doesn't have to work too hard. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Stomping off in a huff, Anansi stumbles into an amazing secret--Hyena has a magic stick that follows his orders. If he steals it, the spider thinks, he'll have the neatest home in town and he'll never have to work again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But the magic might be more than Anansi bargained for... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Based on tales originating in West Africa and familiar in Caribbean culture, the five-book \u003ci\u003eAnansi the Trickster \u003c\/i\u003eseries is full of slapstick humor and mischief. Eric A. Kimmel's imaginative retellings combined with Janet Stevens' expressive illustrations create the perfect silly stories for fun-loving kids.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEric A. Kimmel, having loved traditional stories since he was a child, has written, retold, and adapted folktales and legends from around the world. Along with \u003ci\u003eAnansi and the Magic Stick\u003c\/i\u003e, Kimmel has written four other Anansi titles, including \u003ci\u003eAnansi's Party Time\u003c\/i\u003e, which was awarded Bank Street College's Best Children's Book of the Year in 2008. Dr. Kimmel lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Doris. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Janet Stevens has written and illustrated popular books for over 30 years. Some of her titles include \u003ci\u003eCoyote Steals the Blanket: A Ute Tale\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTops \u0026amp; Bottoms\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books include New York Times Bestsellers, Time Magazine Best Books of the Year, ALA Notable books, and a Caldecott Honor. She is most proud of her numerous state book awards that were voted on by young readers. She has two children and lives in Boulder, Colorado.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50675067617554,"sku":"9780823417636","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_310674e7-72de-4ddc-8dec-dc1922ed6531.jpg?v=1733871120","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/anansi-and-the-magic-stick-9780823417636","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}