Long ago, there were no stories on Earth for children to hear. All the tales were kept hidden away in a wooden box by the powerful Sky God, Nyame. But Ananse, the clever Spider Man, is determined to bring those wonderful stories down to the people. To buy the stories, Ananse must complete three nearly impossible tasks. He has to capture the fierce leopard with terrible teeth, the hornets who sting like fire, and the fairy whom men never see. Using only his wits and a spunky spirit, the small Spider Man sets his trap. Step into a vibrant world of ancient magic and clever trickery. You will find out exactly how the famous Spider Stories came to be, celebrating the power of language and the triumph of brains over brawn.