Parents, carers & teachers

For Grown-Ups

Practical guidance for reading together — and a plain account of what this site does and does not claim.

Age bands at a glance

1 stories · about 4 minutes each

2 stories · about 10 minutes each

3 stories · about 14 minutes each

Every story page ends with discussion prompts. There are no right answers — they are written to keep a conversation going for five more minutes.
Reading times assume reading aloud at a relaxed pace, with pauses. Silent readers will usually finish faster.
Nothing on this site requires an account, and there is nothing for a child to buy, post or sign up for.
Classroom use is welcome. Please note that this build is sample content and should not be taught as cultural or historical fact.

Who is Ananse Adventures for?: Children aged roughly 6 to 12, and the grown-ups watching alongside them. Adventures are made to be enjoyed together.
Is this traditional Anansesɛm or something new?: Both. Ananse Adventures combines traditional Anansesɛm with new fictional adventures and carefully researched Ghanaian history and culture. Kwaku Ananse and his family come from Ghana's storytelling traditions; Nana Abena is an original Ananse Adventures character.
Do the characters change real history?: No. The family may travel to, enter or observe historical settings, but they are never presented as causing real historical events. Researched history is always kept separate from the fictional adventure.
Is the content on this site final?: Not yet. Episodes are in production and several companion sections are high-level placeholders until the researched material is written and reviewed.
Where is the character artwork?: Tasteful silhouette placeholders stand in until the final character designs are supplied.
Do I need an account?: No. There are no accounts, comments or purchases — watch, read and explore freely.