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Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears : --and more stories from Africa

Call Number

  • DVD CHILDREN/FAMILY (CEN)

Edition

Full screen version.

Languages

In English and dubbed Spanish dialogue (portion only).

Performers

Narrated by James Earl Jones.

Publication Information

New York, NY : New Video Group, c2004.

Physical Description

1 videodisc (ca. 61 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated; recommended for ages 4-9.

Summary

Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears: A tall tale sets off a chain of mishaps in the jungle. Will the jungle creatures ever get the story straight? A story, a story: Once, all the stories in the world belonged to Nyanme, the Sky God. He kept them in a box beside his throne. But Ananse, the Spider Man, wanted them, and caught three sly creatures to get them. Who's in Rabbit's house?: Rabbit has a problem: someone is inside her house and won't let her in. Can the leopard, rhino or elephant help Rabbit get in her house? Hot hippo: Relates why the hippopotamus lives in water.

Notes

Title from disc label.

Special features: Spanish version of Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears; read along option for stories.

Contents

  • Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears / A story, a story / Who's in Rabbit's house / The village of round and square houses / Hot hippo

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