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A Story A StoryMany African stories, whether or not they are about Kwaku Ananse the "spider man," are called, "Spider Stories." This book is about how that came to be. The African storyteller begins: "We do not really mean, we do not really mean that what we are about to say is true. A Story, a story; let it come, let it go." And it tells that long, long ago there were no stories on earth for children to hear. All stories belonged to Nyame, the Sky God. Ananse, the
Many African stories, whether or not they are about Kwaku Ananse the "spider man," are called, "Spider Stories." This book is about how that came to be.The African storyteller begins: "We do not really mean, we do not really mean that what we are about to say is true. A Story, a story; let it come, let it go."
And it tells that long, long ago there were no stories on earth for children to hear. All stories belonged to Nyame, the Sky God. Ananse, the Spider man, wanted to buy some of these stories, so he spun a web up to the sky and went up to bargain with the Sky God. The price the Sky God asked was Osebo, the leopard of-the-terrible-teeth, Mmboro the hornet who-stings-like-fire, and Mmoatia the fairy whom-men-never-see.
How Ananse paid the price is told in a graceful and clever text, with forceful, lovely woodcut illustrations.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: 02/01/1970
ISBN: 9780689205118
Pages: 36
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.10h x 10.00w x 0.60d
Award: Caldecott Medal - Winner
Review Citations: School Library Journal 02/01/2006 pg. 60
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 30634 / Story, a Story
Reading Level: 4.2 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5
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★★★★★ 5
These babies are sturdy.
You could put your fattest counsin on these babies and they wouldn't break. Easy to build, everything that you needed was included. And I love the way they look. I accidentally matched my new bed frame to them.
The lights are sticky LED light strands. They aren't sticky enough. But I dont care I didnt buy it for the lights.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2025
★★★★★ 3
Manufactured wrong
Double check the mounting holes BEFORE you assemble! I got the whole thing put together, and then realized the left side bracket was incorrectly manufactured- the mounting hole is on the front of the unit instead of the back, so I can’t actually hang it on the wall. The assembly was easy, though.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Love!!!!! GET IT!! It’s a steal
Absolutely LOVEEEEEE it! The LED light strip sucks though lol. It falls off. So we glued it…. 🤣 but it’s such a good shelf!! The lights look super cool on it! Easy to assemble. Great size. Perfect size.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Solid Floating Shelves 🛠️🏠
Color: Black, Number Of Shelves: 4, Size: 15.7in
I have installed four sets of the black floating shelves in my office. They are made of high quality materials, featuring a sophisticated black woodgrain finish with a natural texture. Supposedly, each unit can handle up to 22 pounds, though I would not recommend testing that limit with your vintage bowling ball collection if you value your flooring. They are awesome.
The value is good for a set of two. Each shelf measures 22x7x1 (56x17x3 cm) inches, providing a decent amount of storage for books or decor. The installation was straightforward since the hardware for multiple wall types was included. They work well in the kitchen for spices or in the bedroom for personal belongings.
One tip for a secure fit: use a level during installation and make sure the bracket is flush against the wall before sliding the shelf on, or your photos might look like they are sliding off a mountain 📐
These shelves offer a clean, modern look and stay stable once mounted correctly. They are a practical choice for adding functional display space to any room 🖼️
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Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Good looking shelves and easy install - skip the included drywall anchors
Color: Black, Number Of Shelves: 2, Size: 22in
I installed these shelves in a bedroom to get things off my dresser and some decor. Once mounted they look really nice. The black finish looks clean and modern and they blend in well with the room.
Installation was pretty straightforward. The metal bracket mounts to the wall first and then the shelf slides over the bracket. As long as you take your time lining things up it’s a simple project.
One thing I strongly recommend is not using the white plastic self-drilling drywall anchors that come with the kit. I’ve used that style before on other projects and they tend to strip out easily and leave larger holes in drywall. I used better anchors instead and the shelves mounted much more securely.
The rest of the hardware worked fine and once installed the shelves feel solid and hold items well.
Pros
- Clean modern look
- Easy installation
- Feels solid once mounted
- Good size for books or decor
Cons
- The small level included isn’t very accurate — use your own level
- One of the metal brackets was slightly bent out of the box but straightened out easily
Helpful tip:
Use your own level and better drywall anchors if you have them. It makes installation easier and the shelves will mount much more securely.
Final thoughts:
For the price these are nice looking floating shelves that install easily and work well for light storage and decor.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2026