Aardema, Verna.

Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears : a West African tale / retold by Verna Aardema ; pictures by Leo and Diane Dillon. - New York : Dial Press, [1975] - [30] p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Reveals the meaning of the mosquito's buzz. In this cumulative story, the mosquito tells the iguana a tall tale that sets off a chain reaction for baby owl. Winner of the Caldecott Award.

ISBN: 0803760892 : 0803760876

LCCN: 74002886 /AC

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Folklore--Africa, West.
Animals--Fiction.

Subjects--Index Terms: Fairy Tales and Folk Tales Theme

LC Class. No.: PZ8.1.A213 / Wh

Dewey Class. No.: [398.2] E