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Little Myths: Anansi

By Esther Ufomadu
Series: Little Myths
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Most people know Anansi for being the mischievous Trickster Spider. But once upon a time, Anansi was just a regular god. Sure, he managed to trick the Sky God, and he even outwitted Death himself, but in lots of other ways he was just like you.... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Discover the stories of some of the most adventurous and famous characters in mythology from around the world in this bold, funny and beautifully illustrated collectable picture book series.

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Most people know Anansi for being the mischievous Trickster Spider. But once upon a time, Anansi was just a regular god. Sure, he managed to trick the Sky God, and he even outwitted Death himself, but in lots of other ways he was just like you. He wanted to bring fun and colour to the world. This is his story.

Packed with retellings from mythology and graphic art panels, Little Myths is the perfect series for little mythology lovers.

Series: Little Myths

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    Most people know Medusa as the monster with a halo of snakes that sit on her head. But once upon a time, Medusa was just a little girl. Sure, she was the daughter of powerful sea monsters, but in lots of other ways, she was just like you. She squabbled with her sisters, but all she really wanted was friendship,...
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  • Little Myths: Anansi
    Little Myths: Anansi
    Most people know Anansi for being the mischievous Trickster Spider. But once upon a time, Anansi was just a regular god. Sure, he managed to trick the Sky God, and he even outwitted Death himself, but in lots of other ways he was just like you. He wanted to bring fun and colour to the world. This is his story....
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    Little Myths: Chang'e
    Most people know Chang'e for being the beautiful but lonely Goddess of the Moon with a pet jade rabbit. But once upon a time, Chang'e was just a regular goddess. Sure, she lived on Mount Kunlun with all the other impressive gods, and she was an incredible musician and dancer, but in lots of other ways she was just like...
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  • Little Myths: Hercules
    Most people know Hercules for being the greatest of the Greek heroes, with his super strength and monster-slaying ways. But once upon a time, Hercules was just a little boy. Sure, he defeated two venomous snakes when he was a little baby, and he completed the dangerous 12 Labours, but in lots of other ways, he was just like you....
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  • Little Myths: Loki
    Most people know Loki for being the trickster God of Mischief. But once upon a time, Loki was just a little boy. Sure, he was best pals with an almighty god, once turned into a horse, and he may have led a charge against all that is good, but in lots of other ways he was just like you. He...
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  • Little Myths: Rama and Sita
    Most people know Rama and Sita as the good guys and VIP guests at Diwali. But once upon a time, Rama and Sita were just a little boy and girl. Sure, he was the reincarnated god Vishnu, and she was a champion archer with super strength, but in lots of other ways they were just like you. But they grew...
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  • Little Myths: Persephone
    Most people know Persephone for being the Goddess of the Underworld. But once upon a time, Persephone was just a little girl. Sure, she was the daughter of gods, and she was kidnapped from a flowery field, but in lots of other ways she was just like you. She was very close to her mum, but she didn't always see...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444934724

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Amanda Quartey

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Esther Ufomadu Series: Little Myths

About the Author

Esther Ufomadu (Author)

Esther is a Writer, Researcher and Producer currently based in United Kingdom.

Amanda Quartey (Illustrator)

Amanda has been drawing ever since she can remember. She was born and bred in London. At the age of 14 she moved to Ghana and studied art at school and later returned to the UK to study graphic design. Her artistic path deviated slightly when she studied Classics at University; and then later started working in finance. But over the years, in a bid to return to her artistic roots, Amanda has built a professional illustration portfolio and is now loving every bit of her illustration career!

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