description: A mosquito's lie sets off a series of reactions in the jungle that results in the owl's refusal to wake the sun and the lion's decision to call a meeting of the animals.
language: English
title: Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears
titlecomplete: Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears
genres: Fiction, Cultural, Animals, Picture Books, Folk Tales, Classics, Childrens, Fantasy, Folklore, Africa
ratings_count: 26093
places: West Africa
awards: awardedAt: 189331200000
name: Caldecott Medal
publisher: Weston Woods Studios