Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears

Whether you are a young child or a seasoned reader, you’ll find Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears to be a fun book to read. This 1975 picture book was written by Verna Aardema and illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon.

Its origins can be traced to an African tale. The story tells of an iguana that is so fed up with Mosquito’s nonsense that he decides to take action. He covers his ears so that he can’t hear Mosquito’s buzz. But his plan backfires. The result is a series of events that robs the jungle of its sun.

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Oars is a rhyming fable that uses the literary device onomatopoeia. The author and illustrator used India ink, watercolor, and pastels to create bold and dramatic illustrations.

This is a fun book to read aloud. It’s a great read-aloud for younger elementary students. You can download a free printable unit study for the book here. It’s a great literature-based unit study for kindergarten and first grade.

Why Mosquitoes Buzz In People’s Ears was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1976. The book was also selected as the 1977 School Library Journal’s Best Book of the Year. The book is also recognized as a Notable Book by the American Library Association. It was also a winner of the Brooklyn Art Books for Children Award in 1977.

Why Mosquitoes Buzzin People’s Ears is a beautifully illustrated folktale. The story is a progression-tale with a twist. It’s a good book to reinforce concepts with fun activities.

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