Aardema, Verna.

Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears : a West African tale / retold by Verna Aardema ; pictures by Leo and Diane Dillon. - New York : Puffin Books, [1978], c1975. - [32] p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. - Picture Puffins .

"A Pied Piper book"--Cover.

Caldecott Medal/Honor Elem. School Library Collection Wilson's Children Book Links (A.L.A.), April 2008 Booklist starred, June 2007 Christian Library, November 2004 Elem. School Library Collection, February 1998 Horn Book, June 2007 New York Times, May 1995 School Library Journal starred, January 2008 Wilson's Children, November 1996

Reveals the meaning of the mosquito's buzz.

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Caldecott Medal/Honor

0140549056 (pbk.) 0329065548 0758700814 (BWI bdg.) 9780140549058 9780329065546 9780758700810


Folklore--Africa, West.
Animals--Folklore.
Folklore--Africa, West.
Mosquitoes--Folklore.
Animals--Folklore.
Folklore--West Africa.
Mosquitoes--Folklore.

PZ8.1.A213 / Wh

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