The Night Anansi Stole Kwanzaa Storybook

The Night Anansi Stole Kwanzaa re-imagines the lovable trickster character from Ghana West Africa in a modern-day urban setting. Anansi the spider has traveled from Ghana West Africa through the Caribbean and America. Through his misadventures, children learn life lessons in a fun and engaging way. The Night Anansi Stole Kwanzaa teaches young readers about the seven principles of Kwanzaa and how our communities use these principles in our everyday lives. Anansi becomes jealous of Kwanzaa and becomes fearful that no one will tell his stories anymore. This leads to mischief and mayhem that affects his entire community. Anansi is helped by no other than Brer Rabbit the trickster character of African American folklore. This book can be used all through the year as a tool for character education, African American history and to encourage all children to recognize the beauty in their community and to strive to use the Nguzo Saba (Seven principles of Kwanzaa) 365 days a year.