I must tell you that I own three copies of this book.  A hardcover from its very first printing, a paperback that I read from my childhood, and even a copy that has a record of the story being read that I bought at a Library Book Sale.  I love this book for a few reasons but mainly because it is the Caldecott Award Winner from 1976 – the year I was born.  I love the story and even told a version of it at the Bridgewater Library one year.  In my version instead of the mosquito telling lies he tells terrible jokes – and instead of killing the owl with the branch it just gives the owl a good lump.  Rediscover this story tonight!  Go borrow it from your local library – or even buy a copy at the local bookstore!

After you see Iron Man that is!  Man, I can’t wait to see this movie!