I have selected “Why Mosquitos Buzz in People’s Ears,” the 1976 Caldecott winner, written by Verna Aardema and illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon.

I’m choosing this book because it’s one of the ones I can recall reading instantly, and that’s due to the images. The story’s images are so recognizable because of their intricacy; they feature cut-outs that lend a certain sense of depth. The book is visually compelling; the colors are incredibly vivid, and the images utilize negative space in a very interesting way.