Cover of Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears: A West African Tale by Verna Aardema, a children's book set in Africa for ages 3-5

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

by Verna Aardema

Age Group: 3-5
Region: Africa
Categories: AnimalsAward WinningFairy Tales Folk Tales and Myths
Reading Format: Picture-Books
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About This Book

A retelling of a traditional West African tale that reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit.

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