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Anansi and the Tug of War
2012
First Published
4.00
Average Rating
66
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Ages 4+ A lively re-telling of a traditional African tale, specially written for children just learning to read. Anansi might be a King but he is also just a spider, so can he really beat Elephant and Rhino in a tug of war? Easy-to-read text is brought to life with vibrant illustrations, and puzzles at the back help to consolidate learning – guaranteed to inspire beginner readers.

Avg Rating
4.00
Number of Ratings
18
5 STARS
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3 STARS
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Author

Lesley Sims
Lesley Sims
Author · 77 books
Lesley dreamed of being a writer, but studied law as her mother insisted she had "something to fall back on". Since joining Usborne Publishing, she has written and edited hundreds of books, from funny rhyming stories to an award-winning history book. Nowadays, she is often found recording books, too, in Usborne's very own recording studio.
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