Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

The artwork here is fantastic. To me, it is something new from what I have been reading in the Caldecott genre. There are these large colorful patterns inside shapes that make up the jungle and the animals. This fable is about why mosquitoes buzz in people’s ears (like the title says) and it is caus......more

I don't usually write reviews, but this is one of my favorite books. I use it every year in my class to teach about community. Specifically, how the actions of one member of the community can adversely affect others. The language and the pictures are awesome, too!......more

I loved this beautifully-illustrated folktale as a child, and have fond memories of poring over the Dillons' colorful mosaic-like artwork. The story of a chain reaction, in which a mosquito's careless words create a growing crisis, spreading fear and chaos throughout the forest, Why Mosquitoes Buzz......more

In this tale from Ghana, a buzzing mosquito creates calamity in the jungle. Great graphics.......more

Another story from my youth. About a careless lie that leads to death and a near eternal night. For the kids.......more