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Anansi and the Moss Covered Rock

By: Eric A Kimmel
Reading Level: 410L-600LL
Maturity Level: 12 and under

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So Anansi went walking, walking, walking through the forest until he came to Lion’s house. Lion was sitting on his porch. At his feet was a great pile of yams. Anansi loved yams, but he was too lazy to dig them up himself. Anansi said to Lion, “Hello, Lion! It is very hot today. Don’t you think

“Yes, Anansi,” said Lion. “It is terribly hot.”

“I am going for a walk in the cool forest,” said Anansi.

“Would you like to come?”

“I certainly would,” said Lion.

Comprehension Questions


1. Where was Anansi walking that day?
A. Downtown
B. In the Forest
C. At the Park


2. What did the Lion have that Anansi wanted?
A. Lots and lots of carrots.
B. A yard full of chickens.
C. A whole bunch of yams.

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