Anansi the Spider
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1972
This book retells the West African folk tale of Anansi the Spider, a trickster god.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual content is absent.
Anansi's schemes sometimes involve minor conflict or trickery.
Profanity is absent.
Anansi is depicted as a god in the stories.
Substance use is absent.
Themes of suicide or self-harm are absent.
Scary elements are absent.
Anansi's divine nature and magical abilities are present.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent.
The stories promote a West African mythological worldview.
Portrayals of Christians are absent.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAnansi often displays cleverness and cunning.
Christian faith elements are absent.
Anansi's interactions sometimes show a desire for connection.
The stories often involve Anansi learning from his trickery.
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