Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti

illustrated and adapted by Gerald McDermott, and published by Holt

The book cover of "Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti" by Gerald McDermot features a stylized spider. The Randolph Caldecott Medal Honor Book Award Seal has been affixed on the right, above the title.

About

This colorful book presents a vibrant, stylized realization of its subject that evokes the classic timelessness of Ashanti folk literature.

Awards Won

Title Year
Randolph Caldecott Medal
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott and is intended to create more abundant and joyful life in pictures for children. It is awarded to the most distinguished American picture book for children published in the United States during the year, and shall be awarded to the artist whether or not he be author of the text.
 1973 - Honor(s)