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. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. In this traditional Ashanti tale, Anansi sets out on a long, difficult journey.
He is a rogue, a mischief maker, and a wise, lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes. Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes of the world. Lewis Carroll Shelf Award.Ī 1973 Caldecott Honor Book. But which of his six sons should he reward? The color, splendid design montage, and the authentic African language rhythms forge a new direction in picture books for children. In addition, McDermott is Primary Education Program Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation.About the Book In this traditional tale from West Africa, Anansi, the Spider, sets out on a long journey.
Among his many honors and awards are the Caldecott Medal for Arrow to the Sun, a Pueblo myth, and Caldecott honors for Anansi the Spider: A Tale from Ashanti and Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest. These films became the basis for McDermott's first picture books. Once in New York, he began to produce and direct a series of animated films on mythology in consultation with renowned mythologist Joseph Campbell. He attended Cass Technical High School, where he was awarded a National Scholastic Scholarship to Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. It was his fascination with the imagery of African folklore that led him to the story of Anansi the Spider. He is highly regarded for his culturally diverse works inspired by traditional African and Japanese folktales, hero tales of the Pueblos, and the archetypal mythology of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Caldecott Medalist Gerald McDermott's illustrated books and animated films have brought him international recognition.
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