Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

A West African Tale

By: Verna Aardema, Leo Dillon (Illustrator), Diane Dillon (Illustrator)

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Paperback | 15 August 1992

At a Glance

Paperback
32 Pages

Age
5 - 8

Grade
2 - 3

Dimensions(cm)
26.67 x 21.59 x 0.64

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In this astonishingly beautiful and imaginatively illustrated picture book, Mosquito tells Iguana a tall tale that sets off a chain reaction that ends in jungle disaster. Iguana is so upset at being told such nonsense that he plugs his ears. So, of course, when Python says good morning, Iguana doesn't hear and ignores him altogether. Python suspects Iguana is plotting mischief against him, so he hides in a rabbit hole - which terrifies Rabbit. And so this amusing African legend goes, until finally the chain of mishaps reaches Mother Owl, who reacts by refusing to hoot and wake in the sun.

Industry Reviews

"In this Caldecott Medal winner, Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. "Elegance has become the Dillons' hallmark. . . . Matching the art is Aardema's uniquely onomatopoeic text . . . An impressive showpiece." -Booklist, starred review.

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