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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears (1975) (edit title/settings)

A West African Tale

by Verna Aardema (Author) (edit contributors)

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This is a story based on sequence. The mosquito buzzes in an iguanas ears which annoyed him causing him to scare a snake. The snake went in to a hole scaring the rabbit out of its home. The rabbit ran and scared the monkey which fell on the owl's nest and killed an owlet. The mama owl was so... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

This is a story based on sequence. The mosquito buzzes in an iguanas ears which annoyed him causing him to scare a snake. The snake went in to a hole scaring the rabbit out of its home. The rabbit ran and scared the monkey which fell on the owl's nest and killed an owlet. The mama owl was so sad that she didn't howl to make the sun come up. This happened for many nights so the king lion called a council with all the animals to discuss the matter. After everyone was blaming everyone, it traced back to to the mosquito and how all this ruckus was his fault. The conclusion of the story states that the reason mosquitoes buzz in people's ears is because they want to know if people are still mad at him.

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One morning a mosquito saw an iguana drinking at a waterhole.

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This is book 1976 of 75 in Caldecott Medal. (authoritative list)

Preceded by Arrow to the Sun, and followed by Ashanti to Zulu.

This is book 279 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)

Preceded by Strega Nona, and followed by Mr. and Mrs. Pig's Evening Out.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Verna Aardema (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Leo Dillon (Illustrator)
  2. Diane Dillon (Illustrator)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Dial
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1975
ISBN: 0803760892
Page Count: 32

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