Verna Aardema
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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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Long ago, when the world was new, the ostrich's neck was so short that he couldn't reach the succulent berries in the trees, and he had to sit on the ground to eat bugs. All that changed on the fateful day when the crocodile awoke with a terrible toothache that no one dared to help her with-no one, that is, but a naive and compassionate young ostrich. Compromising his own safety to help a needy stranger, he was rewarded with a most amazing surprise....
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Narrated by James Earl Jones.
A great bedtime story sure to keep children fascinated, Who's in Rabbit's House is a Masai tale told from the perspective of a play within a play. A monster has invaded Rabbit's house, and the other animals must gather to help investigate . . . and scare the monster away. This story teaches children it is important to help each other in times of need. Leo & Diane Dillon are two of the most acclaimed illustrators of our...
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Distributed by New Video
Pub. Date
2004, c1973
Edition
Standard format.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 61 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Presents three traditional African folk tales, including the title work in which a mosquito's lie sets off a confusing chain of events with distressing consequences.
