Description: The Adventures of Spider: West African Folk Tales Retold by Joyce Cooper Arkhurst Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney Boston: Little, Brown and Company 1964 First Edition Slim octavo, 58 pages, publisher's original color pictorial dust jacket, with a price cancellation over the original, showing an updated price of $3.25. Publisher's original pictorial boards. Illustrated throughout in full color. Some slight rubbing and wear, a few small rips to the jacket, some slight discoloration, else in very good condition. The Adventures of Spider: West African Folk Tales, retold by Joyce Cooper Arkhurst and beautifully illustrated by Jerry Pinkney, is a captivating collection of Anansi stories that brings to life the wit, humor, and cultural richness of West African folklore. Each tale follows Spider, the clever trickster, as he uses his cunning to outwit other animals, navigating situations with ingenuity and charm. Arkhurst’s retelling preserves the vibrant oral tradition of West African storytelling, while Pinkney’s illustrations add depth, character, and a sense of place through his detailed and expressive artwork. First published in 1964, the book received a Coretta Scott King Honor for Pinkney's illustrations, marking it as a significant work in children's literature that introduces young readers to African folklore and its timeless moral lessons. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings
Price: 192.5 USD
Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Boston
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1965
Language: English
Illustrator: Jerry Pinkney
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Author: Joyce Cooper Arkhurst
Region: North America
Topic: Literature
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
