Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

Duration: 10 min.

Year Published: 1984

Creator: Weston

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Retells a West African tale which explains why the mosquito, responsible for the death of Mother Owl's baby, buzzes in people's ears for forgiveness. Based on the story by Verna Aardema., Adaptation of Dillon's Caldecott Award Book of the same title. Music and narration enhance the rhythmic continuity of a tribal dance in this presentation of an African folktale.

Complete Record: , When Mosquito tells Iguana a tall tale, and Iguana plugs his ears in disgust, thus sending python down rabbit's hole for fear of foul play, the chain reaction leads to jungle chaos. King lion calls a meeting and restores order, except for Mosquito's last, fatal bad habit. Music and narration reminiscent of the traditional village storyteller enhance this animated African folktale. , Adaptation of Dillon's Caldecott Award Book of the same title. Music and narration enhance the rhythmic continuity of a tribal dance in this presentation of an African folktale.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.