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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale

Age 5+
Grade K-3

Verna Aardema, Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale

Paperback (Puffin/Dial Aug. 15, 2004)
"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.

Winner of Caldecott Medal in 1976 and the Brooklyn Art Books for Children Award in 1977.
Series
Picture Puffin Books
ISBN
9780140549 / 9780140549058
Pages
32
Weight
4.7 oz.
Dimensions
8.5 x 0.13 in.

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