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

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by: Verna Aardema

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

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 398.2
EAN: 9780140549058
ISBN: 0140549056
Label: Puffin/Dial
Manufacturer: Puffin/Dial
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 32
Publication Date: August 15, 2004
Publisher: Puffin/Dial
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Studio: Puffin/Dial




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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Nice African Folk Tale
My son belongs to our local museum's book club. One of the months was dedicated to Africa. This was one of the suggested reads. It was a fast, fun read. The art work in the illustration was gorgeous and prompted discussions. We had a good time reading it.



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Lesson Learned
The story takes place in a jungle. It's about a mosquito that was annoying an iguana and how all of the animals were affected by it. Overall, I thought this was a pretty good book. The book teaches a lesson, which is don't lie because when you lie you just get in more trouble.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Onomatopoeia
I randomly selected this book at the library and was surprised to find that I could use it in my classroom! We just happened to be studying onomatopoeia at the time. Onomatopoeia is the use of words that imitates the sound it is describing (buzz, bam, pow, hiss, etc.). I had my seventh graders listen to the story as I read it aloud. They had to write each example of onomatopoeia that they heard. They loved the story, and it was a great reinforcement for what we were studying.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - This is an awesome tale!
I read this book as a small child when it originally received the Caldecott medal and I have loved it ever since. It has even become a favorite of my children who love the pictures and laugh everytime the mosquito gets WHACKED at the end. This is a also a great story to use to discuss cause and effect and I have had some wonderful discussions with my students utilizing this book. I would consider this a must read for any little person and adults alike!



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - My favorite picture book
This was my favorite picture book as a child and now, as an adult, it still is. I think it is incredibly difficult to write a picture book, and I view it as a true craft. What makes a good picture book in my opinion? Unique artwork, an intriguing tale, and storytelling style. This book has it all. The artwork is simple, bold, and magical, the story engages you right away, and the repetitive style of the narrative is perfect for storytime. And, of course, the last page is priceless. As far as I'm ... Read More

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