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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale Paperback - 1992
by Verna Aardema; Leo Dillon (Illustrator); Diane Dillon (Illustrator)
A Caldecott Medal winner, this retelling of a traditional West African tale reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit.
Summary
"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.
-Booklist, starred review.
First line
One morning a mosquito saw an iguana drinking at a waterhole.
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- Title Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale
- Author Verna Aardema; Leo Dillon (Illustrator); Diane Dillon (Illustrator)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: repri
- Pages 32
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Puffin Books, New York, New York, U.s.a.
- Date 1992-08-15
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780140549058 / 0140549056
- Weight 0.3 lbs (0.14 kg)
- Dimensions 10.3 x 8.3 x 0.1 in (26.16 x 21.08 x 0.25 cm)
- Ages 05 to 08 years
- Grade levels K - 3
- Reading level 770
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Themes
- Cultural Region: African
- Cultural Region: West Africa
- Ethnic Orientation: African American
- Library of Congress subjects Animals, Mosquitoes
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 74002886
- Dewey Decimal Code 398.2
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