Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears : a West African tale / retold by Verna Aardema ; pictures by Leo and Diane Dillon.
1975
CMC PZ8.1.A213 Wh (Mapit)
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Title
Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears : a West African tale / retold by Verna Aardema ; pictures by Leo and Diane Dillon.
Author
Aardema, Verna.
ISBN
0803760892
9780803760899
0803760876 (lib. bdg)
9780803760875 (lib. bdg.)
9780803760899
0803760876 (lib. bdg)
9780803760875 (lib. bdg.)
Publication Details
New York : Dial Press, [1975]
Language
English
Description
[30] p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Call Number
CMC PZ8.1.A213 Wh
Dewey Decimal Classification
[398.2] E
Summary
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!
Awards
Caldecott Medal, 1976.
Added Author
Dillon, Leo, ill.
Dillon, Diane, ill.
Dillon, Diane, ill.
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