Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears : a West African tale /

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by Aardema, Verna.
[ 03. English Easy Reading ] Authors: Dillon, Leo,--ill. | Dillon, Diane,--ill. Published by : Scholastic Book Services, (New York :) Physical details: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 21 cm. Subject(s): Guided Reading --Guided Reading Level N --Guided Reading Level 23 --Animals | Mosquitoes | Animals | Folklore Year : 1975 03. English Easy Reading Item type : 03. English Easy Reading
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Spring Park Elementary School E AAR Available

Caldecott Medal, 1976.

Winner of the Caldecott Award for 1976.

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears - 6 Copies

A retelling of a traditional West African tale that reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit. A mosquito annoyed the iguana, who frightened the python, who scared the rabbit ... and now the whole jungle is in an uproar because the sun won't rise. The animals discuss the situation and decide to punish the mosquito. Even today, whenever we hear a mosquito buzz, we smack it hard!