Why Mosquitos Buzz In People's Ears: A Draw Along Story For Kids

Ever wonder why mosquitos buzz in your ear at night? This West African folktale has the answer, and it starts with one tiny braggart who told one very big lie.In today's draw along episode, we follow the chain reaction set off when a boastful mosquito tells an outlandish story to an iguana. One by one, the animals of the forest misread what's happening, panic spreads, an owl's nest is lost, and suddenly... the sun won't rise. All because of one lie that nobody stopped to question.It's a beautifully layered folktale about the consequences of dishonesty, the way rumors spread, and why truth matters — wrapped in the most imaginative, kid-friendly story you'll hear all summer.🎨 What You'll Draw Today (5 Drawing Prompts):Mosquito bragging to Iguana — what does Iguana's dignified (but frustrated) face look like?Python all scrunched up inside Rabbit's cozy burrowCrow in mid-flight, sounding the alarm across the forestThe gathering of animals — King Lion presiding while each one tells their part of the storyMosquito hiding in the bushes, small and tucked away, as the forest figures out the truth📦 Supplies You'll Need:5 pieces of drawing paperYour favorite drawing materials (crayons, markers, colored pencils, whatever helps you add pizzazz!)🔗 Links & Resources:📬 Join the Fairy Snail Art Cart Club — monthly envelopes stuffed with a bonus episode, art projects, stickers, stationery & more 📧 Sign up for the Fairy Tale Art Cart Newsletter — podcast news, early event access & newsletter exclusives 🎧 Love this episode? Check out "The King's Secret" — another folktale about truth-telling and the big problems lies create📌 Note for Grown-Ups: This story includes a moment where Iguana puts sticks in her ears. Rachael reminds young listeners that we never put anything in our ears — it's just part of the old folktale.