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Anansi and the Yams - West African Folk Tale

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Updated: Oct 28, 2024


🕷️ Anansi and the Yam Hills: A Trickster Tale of Wit and Wisdom! 🌟

Welcome to our magical storytelling corner! In today’s delightful episode of our children’s storytime podcast, we uncover the fun and clever tale of "Anansi and the Yam Hills." Join us as we explore the misadventures of Anansi, the clever spider, and the irritable witch named 5! This enchanting story is filled with laughter, lessons, and a touch of magic! ✨🐾



🌿 Meet the Irresistibly Irritable Witch

Long ago, there lived an old woman who had the power to turn people into frogs, fly on a broomstick, and brew magical potions. She was a witch, but not the evil kind—just a bit cranky about her unusual name: 5! 🧙‍♀️ Her irritable nature leads her to cast a peculiar spell: anyone who mentions the number five would fall into a deep sleep! 😴


🕷️ Anansi’s Clever Scheme

Enter Anansi, the clever little spider who was always looking for an easy meal. When he hears about the witch's spell, he sees an opportunity! By planting yam hills and tricking animals into counting them, Anansi hopes to gather a feast. He tricks the Dog, Bull, Lion, and other animals, making them all fall asleep with just one word: five! 🍠🌾


🐔 The Chicken Outsmarts the Spider

Anansi’s trick seems foolproof until he meets a wise Chicken! As she counts, she cleverly twists Anansi’s own words against him. Instead of falling for his trap, she declares, “There’s no such number as ‘the one I’m standing on!’” This catch leads to Anansi’s own slumber! 😮🐥


💡 Lessons Learned

This whimsical story teaches us valuable lessons about humility, cleverness, and the importance of not underestimating others. Anansi learns that being clever doesn’t always mean winning, and sometimes, the most unexpected friends can outsmart us! 🌈✨


🐾 Test Your Anansi Knowledge! 🕷️

Let’s see how well you remember this fun tale! Answer the questions below:

  1. What is the name of the witch in the story?

    • A) Wanda

    • B) 5

    • C) Maleficent

    • D) Grizelda

  2. What does the witch’s spell cause people to do?

    • A) Dance

    • B) Sing

    • C) Fall asleep

    • D) Fly

  3. What does Anansi plant in the ground?

    • A) Potatoes

    • B) Yam hills

    • C) Carrots

    • D) Corn

  4. Who is the last animal Anansi tries to trick?

    • A) The Dog

    • B) The Bull

    • C) The Chicken

    • D) The Lion

  5. How does the Chicken outsmart Anansi?

    • A) By flying away

    • B) By counting incorrectly

    • C) By making a potion

    • D) By dancing


🎉 Answers to the Quiz:

  1. B) 5

  2. C) Fall asleep

  3. B) Yam hills

  4. C) The Chicken

  5. B) By counting incorrectly


Don't forget to explore more enchanting children’s stories from By Kids For Kids Story Time! 🎧✨🌟


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