Library Storytelling Morning activity for April
Come to the “telebration” with us! Monthly Saturday morning meetings where kids can enjoy selected stories in English with Brian George (Oliver) as storyteller.
Recommended for children between the ages of 4 – 9. Two adults per child maximum. approx. 40 minutes.
Participation is free. Seating is limited; entrance is open until full capacity (35 kids per session). Register including children's name/s and your favorite session (11 / 12:30 p.m.) and wait for our confirmation reply.
April 2010 storytelling around the book:
Anansi the Spider by Gerald McDermot
Saturday, April 17th 2010
at 11 a.m. – English version (All in English)
At 12:30 p.m. –English version with some Spanish to help understand
“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 of him 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.”
from macmillan.com
Recommended links for parents and teachers:
http://anansi-web.com/anansi.html
