Simple text and illustrations tell the story of a boy who is followed home by such animals as a brown horse, a red cow, a green duck, and a pink pig.

Anansi the trickster spider joins Turtle on a fishing trip, intending to trick Turtle out of all his fish. However, Turtle proves to be smarter and ends up with a free meal. Explains the origin of spider webs.

Presents an illustrated version of the traditional song along with some discussion of its folk origins.