Anansi, the Hole Is Mute Jolly Phonics · Step 2, Unit 6: long vowels

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Anansi, the Hole Is Mute

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: Anansi (match attached reference) slips into Farmer Kofi's prize melon (match attached reference) in the dry field of Farmer Kofi (match attached reference), who works unaware in the background. Show cracked red earth, a painted cement house beyond the rows, and the big leaf shading the melon. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed toward the RIGHT. Keep the LEFT 50% text area genuinely open inside a smooth, low-detail gradient blur covering the LEFT 60% of the image. Use only a plain, continuous continuation of the scene background there, with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations. Keep all important characters and detailed scene content in the RIGHT 40%, with only a soft natural fade into the blurred left text area. That LEFT 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the LEFT 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative.

This is Kofi's farm, and the sun is hot. Kofi has a big prize melon in the shade. Anansi cuts a hole and slips in to consume the sweet melon. Munch, munch, munch!

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: Anansi (match attached reference; enlarged to the size of a small yam, with a greatly swollen belly) is trapped inside Farmer Kofi's prize melon (match attached reference), wedged tightly with his belly pressing against the flesh and his legs folded awkwardly. Sticky seeds surround his belly, with the entry hole far out of reach. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed toward the LEFT. Keep the RIGHT 50% text area genuinely open — plain, continuous background with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations in it — while the rest of the scene fills the frame naturally. That RIGHT 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the RIGHT 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative.

Anansi munches and munches inside the melon. Anansi's belly swells to an extreme size. Now Anansi is stuck. The hole is not big, and Anansi can not slip back out.

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: Farmer Kofi (match attached reference) stands in his field, proudly patting Farmer Kofi's prize melon (match attached reference) while his hoe rests nearby. Behind a rough fence, Elephant's huge gray legs pass on the raised road, and a small thought bubble rises from the smug melon under its leaf. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed in the lower part of the frame. Keep the TOP 50% text area genuinely open — plain, continuous background with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations in it — while the rest of the scene fills the frame naturally. That TOP 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the TOP 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative.

Kofi pats the prize melon and smiles. Kofi does not see the trick. Then Elephant stomps past on the road, and Anansi has a plan. A ruse!

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: Elephant flees along the road above Kofi's field, trunk raised in panic. Below the fence, Farmer Kofi's prize melon (match attached reference) sits quietly while dusty footprints mark Elephant's retreat. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed toward the RIGHT. Keep the LEFT 50% text area genuinely open — plain, continuous background with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations in it — while the rest of the scene fills the frame naturally. That LEFT 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the LEFT 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative.

'Elephant! Stop and chat with me!' calls the melon. This confuses Elephant. A melon that can chat? Elephant flees. Boom, boom! One Elephant, one big stampede.

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: Anansi (match attached reference) enjoys the villagers' attention from inside Farmer Kofi's prize melon (match attached reference) beside Kofi's field fence, while Farmer Kofi (match attached reference) stands bewildered behind it and a skeptical elder folds her arms. The villagers lean toward the silent melon, wearing bright Western casual clothing and plastic sneakers in the dust. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed toward the LEFT. Keep the RIGHT 50% text area genuinely open — plain, continuous background with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations in it — while the rest of the scene fills the frame naturally. That RIGHT 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the RIGHT 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative.

Soon all get the tale, and all come to gaze at the melon. 'The rain will come soon!' calls the melon. All gasp. The ruse dupes all.

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: The King (match attached reference) sits on a carved stool in the palace court while four attendants lift Farmer Kofi's prize melon (match attached reference) on a carrying cloth. Farmer Kofi (match attached reference) watches unhappily nearby; carved palace posts, a polished cement floor, and kente patterns decorate the room. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed in the lower part of the frame. Keep the TOP 50% text area genuinely open — plain, continuous background with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations in it — while the rest of the scene fills the frame naturally. That TOP 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the TOP 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative.

The King gets the tale next. The King's staff lift the melon and take it to the big room. Anansi did not include this in the plan!

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: The King (match attached reference) leans forward on a carved stool, politely addressing Farmer Kofi's prize melon (match attached reference) on a low wooden table while Abena (match attached reference) sits among the advisors with folded arms, studying. The court is crowded at the doorways, illuminated by an LED flashlight beam. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed toward the RIGHT. Keep the LEFT 50% text area genuinely open inside a smooth, low-detail gradient blur covering the LEFT 60% of the image. Use only a plain, continuous continuation of the scene background there, with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations. Keep all important characters and detailed scene content in the RIGHT 40%, with only a soft natural fade into the blurred left text area. That LEFT 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the LEFT 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative.

All pack into the big room. The King bends to the melon. 'Melon, chat with me,' the King asks. Will Anansi stay mute? No, never Anansi!

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: Anansi (match attached reference) performs lucky guesses from inside Farmer Kofi's prize melon (match attached reference) in the glittering court as The King (match attached reference) leans forward, impressed. A drummer gapes beside a water jar, an advisor's hat has fallen off, Abena (match attached reference) stares thoughtfully, and Farmer Kofi (match attached reference) stands tense at the back of the crowd. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed toward the LEFT. Keep the RIGHT 50% text area genuinely open — plain, continuous background with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations in it — while the rest of the scene fills the frame naturally. That RIGHT 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the RIGHT 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative.

'The lost drumstick is by the jar!' calls the melon. It is true, and these lucky picks dupe the King. The staff gasp, but Kofi is not glad.

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: Abena (match attached reference) stands with arms folded beside a low table holding Farmer Kofi's prize melon (match attached reference), calmly facing the frozen court. The King (match attached reference) sits behind her with one eyebrow raised, while rows of advisors sit motionless under LED lamps. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed in the lower part of the frame. Keep the TOP 50% text area genuinely open — plain, continuous background with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations in it — while the rest of the scene fills the frame naturally. That TOP 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the TOP 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative.

Then Abena steps up to the stand. 'Melon, tell me my plan,' Abena asks. Anansi can not compute this, and the big room is mute.

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: The King (match attached reference) stands in the court with his arm extended after throwing Farmer Kofi's prize melon (match attached reference), which arcs above recoiling spectators. Abena (match attached reference) stands to one side, unsurprised, with carved stools pushed slightly askew below. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed toward the RIGHT. Keep the LEFT 50% text area genuinely open — plain, continuous background with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations in it — while the rest of the scene fills the frame naturally. That LEFT 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the LEFT 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative.

'This melon dupes me!' the King fumes, and up he jumps. He flings the melon. All gasp as it spins up.

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: Anansi (match attached reference; greatly enlarged and extremely fat, with a swollen round belly) lies orange-stained in the courtyard with his legs raised as Farmer Kofi (match attached reference), The King (match attached reference), and the court laugh. Farmer Kofi's prize melon (match attached reference; burst into broken yellow-green rind fragments with exposed flesh, seeds, and spilled juice) is scattered across the floor. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed toward the LEFT. Keep the RIGHT 50% text area genuinely open — plain, continuous background with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations in it — while the rest of the scene fills the frame naturally. That RIGHT 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the RIGHT 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative.

Smash! The melon splits into a complete mess. Out rolls Anansi, fat and stained. 'It was Anansi all this time!' Kofi yells. All clap and grin.

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: Anansi (match attached reference) walks home along a village road, slightly orange-stained, picking a melon seed from one leg with a rueful expression. In the background, Farmer Kofi (match attached reference) watches carefully beside his melon field, where small protective fences surround the melons and a watchful crow perches on a post. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed in the lower part of the frame. Keep the TOP 50% text area genuinely open — plain, continuous background with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations in it — while the rest of the scene fills the frame naturally. That TOP 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the TOP 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative.

The King lets Anansi go home. On the road, Anansi picks melon pulp from one leg. Anansi concludes: it is rude to intrude, and a snug melon can be a trap. Kofi will keep Anansi off the crop next time.

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