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

by Verna Aardema

Other authorsLeo Dillon (Illustrator), Diane Dillon (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2004

Status

Available

Tags

PICTURE BOOK, Africa, multicultural, 5 - 11 years, CULTURES & TRADITIONS

Collection

Circulating

Publication

Puffin/Dial (1992), 32 pages

Description

When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.

Subjects

AnimalsFiction
AnimalsFolklore
Caldecott medal
FolkloreAfrica, West
Talking books for children

Awards

Caldecott Medal
1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up
Library of Congress Children's Literature Center Best Children's Book

Language

English

Original language

English

Original publication date

1975

Physical description

32 p.; 8.56 inches

ISBN

0140549056 / 9780140549058

Barcode

46

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