Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears: a West African tale
(Book)
A retelling of a traditional West African tale that reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit. A mosquito annoyed the iguana, who frightened the python, who scared the rabbit ... and now the whole jungle is in an uproar because the sun won't rise. The animals discuss the situation and decide to punish the mosquito. Even today, whenever we hear a mosquito buzz, we smack it hard!
Reveals the meaning of the mosquito's buzz.
Level 4, 0.5 Points
Notes
Aardema, V., Dillon, L., & Dillon, D. (1975). Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears: a West African tale. New York, Dial Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Aardema, Verna, Leo. Dillon and Diane. Dillon. 1975. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale. New York, Dial Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Aardema, Verna, Leo. Dillon and Diane. Dillon, Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale. New York, Dial Books for Young Readers, 1975.
MLA Citation (style guide)Aardema, Verna., et al. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale. New York, Dial Books for Young Readers, 1975.
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