Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale
Paperback – Picture Book, August 15, 2004
by Verna Aardema (Author), Leo Dillon (Illustrator),
Diane Dillon (Illustrator)
"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.
ASIN: 0140549056
Publisher: Puffin/Dial (August 15, 2004)
Language: English
Paperback: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 9780140549058
ISBN-13: 978-0140549058
Reading Age: 3 - 6 years, from customers
Lexile measure: 770L
Grade level: Kindergarten - 3
Item Weight: 4.8 ounces
Dimensions: 8.44 x 0.11 x 10.44 inches
