Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

Summary

This West African folktale traces a chain of misunderstanding that starts when a mosquito tells a tall tale to an iguana and ends with the whole jungle in turmoil and an owl too sad to wake the sun. Leo and Diane Dillon illustrate the cumulative story with richly patterned animals, layered textures, and a warm earthy palette built through airbrush and cut paper techniques. The art gives each creature a bold graphic presence that makes the cause and effect tale both funny and memorable.