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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

by Verna Aardema · 1975

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"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."

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-Booklist, starred review.

Winner of Caldecott Medal in 1976 and the Brooklyn Art Books for Children Award in 1977.

Genre
folkloremyths and folklorefantasyfairy taleliterary fiction
Themes
animalsdiversitychildhoodafrican americannature
Setting
west africaafrica
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 32 pages

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