The Clever Spider

By Abraham Akpan

We believed that spiders brought good luck and always welcomed them into our mud homes. So when Mfon the elephant met Utu the spider one morning, he was happy to see her but surprised when she challenged him to a race to prove who was cleverer. He was sure there was no way this tiny creature could beat him. As everyone knows, elephants are much

• Language: English
• Publisher: URLink Print & Media, LLC
• Release date: Apr 26, 2019
• ISBN: 9781643673554

Abraham Akpan

Abraham Akpan is a member of the Annang tribe in Nigeria, West Africa. He learned hundreds of traditional tales at the feet of his grandfather, Chief Emmanuel Udoetor. Upon coming to America, he shared these stories with children on an individual basis. Every year, he returns to Africa to visit with family and friends. He continues researching his culture's traditions. An extensive network of family members has offered access to their own knowledge as well. Recently, he has begun compiling photographic and video recordings of storytelling sessions, celebrations, and the daily lives of average Africans. How the lives of African children compare to their counterparts in America is of particular interest to him at this juncture. His first book was The Wise Dove.

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