Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

This folk tale was Audrey's choice (probably because it had animals in it). We learned that folk tales have a special place in the children's non-fiction section of the library. This book turned out to be more complex than I had anticipated. In the same progressive style of The Farmer in the Dell or The Old Lady Who Swallowed the Fly, this fable leads us through a dizzying domino effect that shows all actions have consequences.

Here is Rachel's take on the book by Verna Aardema and Leo and Diane Dillon:
Main character: The forest anamils (animals).
Setting: Jugle (Jungle)
Here's what happened: The anamiles (animals) were mad because the mosquitoes were buzzing in people's ears. SLAPP! Mosquitoes buzz in people's ears because they want someone to talk to.
My favorite part: When the mosquito told a lie to the iguana.





Audrey, a fan of slapstick, loved the sound effects we inserted when the modern-day mosquito met his demise at the end of the book.

Main character: Mosquito
Setting: In the Wild
What happened: The animals got mad at the mosquito.
My favorite part: They POW'ed the mosquito -- I mean they slapped it.