In this cautionary West African folkloric tale about lying, a mosquito tells a fib that leads to a jungle disaster, ending with a humorous reason for why mosquitoes buzz in our ears.
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100 of the best children's books
Which children's books are the best of the best? Check out 100 picks from librarians at the New York Public Library.
29. ‘Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears,’ by Verna Aardema, illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon
