Africa

Africa is a very old continent and full of legends and stories.  The African people use traditional stories to teach their children to be wise to the ways of the world.  Many of these stories involve a trickster of a spider by the name of Anansi.  Read his funny adventures and see if you can figure out the lessons that he learns.

To begin, read the story of how Anansi became the main character in all of these stories.

How Anansi Came to Own All Tales

Now read some more of his adventures!

Anansi and the Firefly

Anansi and the Turtle

Why Anansi Has Eight Thin Legs

Spider and the Honey Tree

Ready for some fun?  Play a game to learn more about Africa and gather treasures along the way!

Quest for the Magic Calabash game