Books with title Why Mosquitoes Buzz in Peoples Ears

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.

Grades 3-6 - Based on the familiar West African folktale and created with grade-level performances in mind, your students won't be able to stop buzzing about this dramatic play's authentic characters and compelling music. Digital files on the included CD enable you to make your props, and you'll find reproducible lyric sheets, production checklists, student scripts, and more. The CD also includes accompaniment tracks and an entertaining performance of the entire play.

"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.From the Trade Paperback edition.