Eric A Kimmel
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Trickster Anansi the spider finds a magical rock that causes any person who comments upon it to faint. One by one, he lures his friends over to the rock and, once they have all passed out, steals their food. But when Anansi tries to trick Little Bush Deer, he may have met his match. Watercolor illustrations accompany this retelling of an African folktale, which can also be traced to the Caribbean.
17) Grizz!
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Cowboy Lucky Doolin makes a deal with the Devil, agreeing not to wash, shave, or change his clothes for seven years, thus earning a fortune and the hand of his true love.
19) Hanukkah bear
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A picture book on DVD.
When a bear arrives at her door, Bubba Branya mistakenly believes he is her rabbi. Together they light the menorah, play the dreidel game, and eat all the latkes.