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

By Aardema, Verna

Themes flagged by parents·1

  • Death

    This book talks about death and/or dying.

Synopsis

Retells a West African tale which explains why the mosquito, responsible for the death of Mother Owl's baby, buzzes in people's ears looking for forgiveness.

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

Details

Illustrator
Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon
Publisher
Puffin/Dial
ISBN-10
0140549056
ISBN-13
9780140549058
Reading age
3 – 6
Grade level
Kindergarten – 3
Pages
32
Published
2004
Added to shelf
Dec 8, 2023