内容摘要 书名:Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti 蜘蛛安纳西 凯迪克银奖 读者对象:4-8岁 作者:Gerald McDermott 出版社名称:Henry Holt and Company 出版时间:2017 语种:英语 ISBN:9780805003116 商品尺寸:19 x 0.5 x 22.2 cm 包装:平装 页数:48(以实物为准) Review “The brief poetic text, complemented by geometric, African folk-style illustrations in pure, bold colors, provides a good introduction to this clever hero.” ―School Library Journal, starred review Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes of the world. He is a rogue, a mischief maker, and a wise, lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes. In this traditional Ashanti tale, Anansi sets out on a long, difficult journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. But which of his sons should Anansi reward? Calling upon Nyame, the God of All Things, Anansi solves his predicament in a touching and highly resourceful fashion. In adapting this popular folktale, Gerald McDermott merges the old with the new, combining bold, rich color with traditional African design motifs and authentic Ashanti language rhythms. Caldecott Medalist Gerald McDermott's illustrated booksand animated films have brought him international recognition. Heis highly regarded for his culturally diverse works inspired bytraditional African and Japanese folktales, hero tales of thePueblos, and the archetypal mythology of Egypt, Greece, and Rome.It was his fascination with the imagery of African folklore thatled him to the story of Anansi the Spider. Gerald McDermott was born in Detroit, Michigan. He attendedCass Technical High School, where he was awarded a NationalScholastic Scholarship to Pratt Institute. Once in New York, hebegan to produce and direct a series of animated films on mythologyin consultation with renowned mythologist Joseph Campbell. Thesefilms became the basis for McDermott's first picture books. AmongMcDermott's many honors and awards are the Caldecott Medal forArrow to the Sun, a Pueblo myth, and Caldecott honors for Anansithe Spider: A Tale from Ashanti and Raven: A Trickster Tale fromthe Pacific Northwest. In addition, Mr. McDermott is PrimaryEducation Program Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation. 1234567
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