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

by Aardema, Verna
DeathThis 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.
  • Illustrator: Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon
  • Publisher: Puffin/Dial
  • ISBN-10: 0140549056
  • ISBN-13: 9780140549058
  • Reading Age: 3 - 6
  • Grade Level: Kindergarten - 3
  • Number of Pages: 32
  • Published At:2004
  • Added at: 2023-12-08