Diane Dillon
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A retelling of a traditional West African tale that reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit. A mosquito annoyed the iguana, who frightened the python, who scared the rabbit ... and now the whole jungle is in an uproar because the sun won't rise. The animals discuss the situation and decide to punish the mosquito. Even today, whenever we hear a mosquito buzz, we smack it hard!
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Caldecott medal book volume 1977
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English
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OBD Black History Month (February) - YOUTH
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Telling a People's Story
OBD Caldecott Medal Winners - YOUTH
Telling a People's Story
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Explains some traditions and customs of twenty-six African tribes beginning with letters from A to Z.
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OBD Coretta Scott King Award - YOUTH
OBD Black History Month (February) - YOUTH
OBD Coretta Scott King Award - YOUTH
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Collection of 19 folktales, legends, and true stories celebrating the heroic cunning, patience, and courage of African-American women and girls.
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En este increiblemente hermoso libro, ilustrado con gran imaginación, Mosquito le cuenta a Iguana un cuento insólito que provoca una reacción en cadena con resultados desastrosos para la selva. Iguana se molesta tanto por el cuento que se tapa los oídos. Entonces cuando Pitón le da los buenos días, Iguana no lo oye y lo ignora completamente. Pitón, sospechando que Iguana trama algo malo contra él, se esconde en una madriguera de conejos,...