Synopsis
The Dancing Granny describes Spider Ananse's ploy to get Granny started dancing so he can raid her garden--but his own trick does him in.
Spider Ananse takes advantage of Granny Anika's love of dancing and sets her to dancing again and again while he steals food from her luxuriant garden.
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About the Author
Ashley Bryan (1923–2022) grew up to the sound of his mother singing from morning to night, and he shared the joy of song with children. A beloved illustrator, he was named a Newbery Honoree for his picture book, Freedom Over Me. He also received the Coretta Scott King—Virginia Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, was a May Hill Arbuthnot lecturer, a Coretta Scott King Award winner, and the recipient of countless other awards and recognitions. His books include Freedom Over Me; Sail Away; Beautiful Blackbird; Beat the Story-Drum, Pum Pum; Let It Shine; Ashley Bryan’s Book of Puppets; and What a Wonderful World. He lived in Islesford, one of the Cranberry Isles off the coast of Maine.
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The Dancing Granny
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Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 1977
ISBN 10: 0689305486
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Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Bryan, Ashley (illustrator). This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Seller Inventory # mon0001071666
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Bryan, Ashley (illustrator). 1st Edition. 1977 Hardcover 1st edition (stated) 16mo. square Interior clean; binding tight. Cloth boards clean. Dust jacket has very little wear. This is a beautiful copy. Dust jacket protected in mylar sleeve. Seller Inventory # ABE-12303781907