Do Pirates Take Baths? by Kathy Tucker

October 8, 2008 Poetry No Comments

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A fun, child-like view of a pirate’s life as it was when pirates ruled the seas. Such questions as “Do pirates take baths?”, “What does a pirate wear?”, and “What do pirates do?” are answered. The illustrations are colorful, and the book is written in rhythmical poetry form.

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears by Verna Aardema

October 8, 2008 Traditional/Folk Literature No Comments

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This is a story based on an African tale of why mosquitoes buzz in people’s ears and gives a lesson on how exaggerating or lying can have consequences. A mosquito tells an exaggerated tale to an iguana, which causes a snowball effect of bad situations. The end results are the death of an owlet and an angry group of animals.