Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears : a West African tale
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Dillon, Leo illustrator.
Dillon, Diane illustrator.
Wallerstein, Warren, book producer.
Tehon, Atha, book designer.
Dial Press, publisher.
Dillon, Diane illustrator.
Wallerstein, Warren, book producer.
Tehon, Atha, book designer.
Dial Press, publisher.
Published
New York : Dial Press, [1975].
ISBN
0803760876, 9780803760875, 0803760892, 9780803760899, 0803760884, 9780803760882, 9780140549058, 059010294X
Lexile measure
770L
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Public Library District - Juvenile Stacks | EASY AARDEMA, V. | On Shelf | |
| Addison Public Library - 1st Floor - Children's Books | jAWARD CALDECOT 1976 | Checked out | |
| Batavia Public Library District - Juvenile Picture Books | JP Aardema, Verna | On Shelf | |
| Bedford Park Public Library District - Juvenile Stacks | E/CALDECOTT AWARD SHELF/AARDEMA | On Shelf | |
| Bensenville SD#2 - Johnson School - Nonfiction | 398.2 A | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Dial Press, [1975].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
30 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
ISBN
0803760876, 9780803760875, 0803760892, 9780803760899, 0803760884, 9780803760882, 9780140549058, 059010294X
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 4, 1 Points
Level 4, 1 Points
Lexile measure
770
Notes
General Note
Some later copies published by Dial Books for Young Readers, New York.
General Note
Art techniques used: Airbrushed watercolor, pastels and india ink applied in a stencil affect using vellum and frisket masks.
General Note
"A Pied Piper book."
General Note
"Separations by Rainbows, Inc., composition by The Composing Room, Inc., binding by Economy Bookbinding Corp., production by Warren Wallerstein, design by Atha Tehon"--Title page verso.
Description
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!
Target Audience
770L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader/Renaissance Learning,LG,4.0,0.5.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,LG,4,0.5,5550.
Awards
Caldecott Medal, 1976
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Aardema, V., Dillon, L., Dillon, D., Wallerstein, W., & Tehon, A. (1975). Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears: a West African tale . Dial Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Verna. Aardema et al.. 1975. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale. Dial Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Verna. Aardema et al.. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale Dial Press, 1975.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Aardema, Verna., et al. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale Dial Press, 1975.
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