Why Mosquitoes Buzz In Peoples Ears
by Aardema, Verna
"In this Caldecott Medal winner, Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. "Elegance has become the Dillons' hallmark. . . . Matching the art is Aardema's uniquely onomatopoeic text . . . An impressive showpiece." -Booklist, starred review.
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Cousin Phillis: A Story of English Love
by Mrs. Gaskell
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- 1892
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One of Mrs. Gaskell's finest novellas; 222 pages; bound in half leather with marbled paper; TEG; hinges weak; spine chipped; edgeworn; contents very good. Item Price
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
by Aardema, Verna
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- 1980
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- Paperback
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Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Scholastic Paperbacks, 1980. Please email us if you would like further information or if you would like us to send you a picture of the book. Thanks for looking!. Soft Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Leo and Diane Dillon. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Item Price
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
by Aardema, Verna
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- First
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- 1975
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- Hardcover
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- 9780803760899
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Calgary , Alberta, CAN
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Dial Books for Young Readers, 1975 First edition, 14th printing near fine copy, very light wear. No writing or stickers or stamps. No dust jacket. Foil Caldecott Medal on front board. This really is a breathtakingly beautiful book. Copyright page has a paragraph explaining " .the art for this book was prepared in full color… Read more about this item Item Price
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Why Mosquitoes buzz in People's Ears
by AARDEMA, Verna
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- Used - Good
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- Good
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- Copyright (repr)
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- 1975
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- Hardcover
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- 9780803760899
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Auckland, NZL
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New York: The Dial Press, 1975. Copyright (repr) . Hardcover. Good/Good. Leo & Diane Dillon. Hardback: beautifiully illustrated in colour by LEO & DIANE DILLON, dj is a bit dusty, spine tips and corners slightly worn, back spine fold thinned in patches, Caldecott Medal on the front, book is bound in cloth, edges slightly faded, small spot on… Read more about this item Item Price
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Why Mosquitoes buzz in People's Ears
by AARDEMA, Verna
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- Copyright (repr)
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- 1975
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- 9780140549058
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Auckland, NZL
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UK: Picture Puffin, 1975. Copyright (repr) . Soft cover. Very Good. Leo and Diane Dillon. Winner of the Caldecott Medal 1976. Beautifiully illustrated in colour by LEO & DIANE DILLON. Paperback, lower front corner and most pages bumped, small black ink mark on lower page edges, else vg. 4to, unpaginated. Later reprint.
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
by Aardema, Verna
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Mishawaka, Indiana, USA
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Penguin Young Readers Group. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Item Price
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
by Aardema, Verna
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- Used - Very Good
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- Reprint
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- 1998
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- Stapled
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- 9780590102940
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Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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New York: Scholastic, 1998. Reprint . Stapled. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Leo and Diane Dillon. (unpaginated) Tenth printing thus. The lightest of rubbing to the cover edges. The binding is tight and the text is clean. "A West African Tale.
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
by Aardema, Verna
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- 1980-06-15
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- 9780590102940
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Houston, Texas, USA
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WHY MOSQUITOES BUZZ IN PEOPLE'S EARS
by Aardema, Verna
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- Used - Near Fine
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- No Jacket
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- 1975
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- Hardcover
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- 9780803760875
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Concord, California, USA
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Dial, 1975, 1975. Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. Leo and Diane Dillon. Squarish quarto, hardcover, small label on inside cover else fine in white pictorial boards. Unpaginated, about 30 pp. A retelling of a traditional West African tale that reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit. No record.
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale
by Verna Aardema
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- No DJ
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- 1975
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- Hardcover
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- 9780803760899
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Rochester, New York, USA
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New York: The Dial Press, 1975. Book. Illus. by Leo Dillon; Diane Dillon. Near Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Illustrator(s). 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Signed at upper left corner of front end paper, "To Caroline, Happy Reading: Diane Dillon, Leo Dillon" Light blue cloth. Front board with moderate sunning; fore edge of rear board sunned with minor… Read more about this item Item Price
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
by Aardema, Verna
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Reno, Nevada, USA
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Penguin Young Readers Group. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Item Price
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Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears (Multicultural series)
by Aardema, Verna
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Frederick, Maryland, USA
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Frank Schaffer Publications. Used - Good. Good condition. Pamphlet. Bi-fold / Fold-out. Owner's name on cover. Bookplate on cover. (Multicultural Series) Item Price
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
by Verna Aardema [Adapter]; Leo Dillon [Illustrator]; Diane Dillon [Illustrator];
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- 2008-12-01
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- 9780803732391
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HOUSTON, Texas, USA
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Dial Books for Young Readers, 2008-12-01. Paperback. Used:Good. Item Price
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
by Aardema, Verna
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Mishawaka, Indiana, USA
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Penguin Young Readers Group. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Item Price
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale
by Aardema, Verna
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Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
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Dial Books. Used - Good. . . All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business. Item Price
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale
by Aardema, Verna
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- 1975
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- Paperback
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CEDAR GROVE, West Virginia, USA
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New York: Scholastic, 1975. Paperback. Good. Dillon, Leo; Dillon, Diane. No Stock Photos! We photograph every item. light edge wear; TJ 3557. "In this Caldecott Medal winner, Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. "Elegance has become the Dillons' hallmark. . . . Matching the art is Aardema's uniquely onomatopoeic text . .… Read more about this item Item Price
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in Peoples Ears: A West African Tale
by Aardema, Verna
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- Used - Very Good
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- Very Good
- Published
- 1975
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- Hardcover
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- 9780803760899
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Longmont, Colorado, USA
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Dial Books for Young Readers, 1975. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 10 x 10. Leo Dillon; Diane Dillon. Book and D/J in very good condition. Name written inside front cover. Caldecott Medal decal on front cover. Striking illustrations and a tale that sets off a chain reaction that ends in jungle disaster until eventually… Read more about this item Item Price
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's ears
by Verna Aardema
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- Used - In good condition with wear and creasing to the cover and writing on inside front cover.
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- 1975
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- Softcover
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- 9780590102940
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Perry Park, Kentucky, USA
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Scholastic Book Service, 1975. Softcover. In good condition with wear and creasing to the cover and writing on inside front cover.. Leo and Diane Dillon. Item Price
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale
by Aardema, Verna (retold by)
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- 1st
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- 1976
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- Paperback
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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
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NY: Scholastic. 1st. 1976. vg. Paperback. Includes 33-1/3 rpm record read by Pearl Primus with music by George Broderick played by Alfonse Cimber. Record is in original sleeve; book is 8-1/4" square; staplebound; color ils; Caldecott gold medal reproduced on front cover; slight discoloration to cover; slight curl top corner . Item Price
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in Peoples Ears: A West African Tale
by Aardema, Verna
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- Used - Near Fine
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- Very Good
- Published
- 1975
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- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780803760899
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Evanston, Illinois, USA
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New York: Dial Books, 1975. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Dillon, Leo & Diane. A lovely copy of this now-classic Caldecott winning title. NF with minimal fading to board edges in a VG jacket. Small closed tear top left, some shelfwear and a small spot on front cover. Internally near perfect. Fifth… Read more about this item Item Price
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