Porque Zumban los Mosquitos en los Oidos de la Gente (Ediciones Dial) (Spanish Edition) [Hardcover]

Verna Aardema (Author), Diane Dillon (Illustrator), Leo Dillon (Illustrator), Osvaldo Blanco (Translator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Ediciones Dial

A mosquito annoyed the iguana, who frightened the python, who scared the rabbitand 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! Leo and Diane Dillon won the 1976 Caldecott Medal for Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears, making Leo Dillon the first African-American artist to be so honored. Now this classic, which has delighted millions of children, is at last available in Spanish.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3-A Spanish version of the charming African folktale. When the animals wrongly interpret the actions of fellow creatures, Lion, the King of the forest, must step in to set matters straight. Surprisingly, it is the insignificant mosquito who is at the root of the calamity. In this fine translation, Blanco maintains the colorful, descriptive quality of the text. The Dillons' beautifully rendered Caldecott Award-winning illustrations are evocative of folk art and thus suit the text to a tee. This gorgeous picture book is equally appropriate for individual reading or reading aloud. A must-have.
Tania Colmant-Donabedian, Queens Borough Public Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Language Notes

Text: Spanish (translation)
Original Language: English

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dial (March 1, 1998)
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN-10: 0803722982
• ISBN-13: 978-0803722989
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 10.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,488,780 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Por Que Zumban Los Mosquitos En Los Oidos De LA Gente, November 25, 1999

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This review is from: Porque Zumban los Mosquitos en los Oidos de la Gente (Ediciones Dial) (Spanish Edition) (Hardcover)

This book charmed our family for quite a long time. It is a retelling of an African tale which traces the beginings of the mosquito's buzz. The disasterous effects involve many different animals with many different reactions. This tale is sure to amuse and delight any and all readers.