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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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

by Aardema, Verna

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by Aardema, Verna

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1975
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Why Mosquitoes buzz in People's Ears

by AARDEMA, Verna

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1975
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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
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Why Mosquitoes buzz in People's Ears

by AARDEMA, Verna

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WHY MOSQUITOES BUZZ IN PEOPLE'S EARS

by Aardema, Verna

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1975
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale

by Verna Aardema

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1975
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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
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

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

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

by Aardema, Verna

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1975
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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
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in Peoples Ears: A West African Tale

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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's ears

by Verna Aardema

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1975
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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.
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale

by Aardema, Verna (retold by)

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1976
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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 .
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in Peoples Ears: A West African Tale

by Aardema, Verna

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1975
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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
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