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Tikki Tikki Tembo (An Owlet Book) (Paperback) (Paperback)
by Arlene Mosel (Author), Blair Lent (Illustrator)
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It's an ancient Chinese folktale that has hooked legions of children, teachers, and parents to learn about the danger of having such an honorable name as Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo.
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Author: Arlene Mosel (Author), Blair Lent (Illustrator)
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); Reissue edition
Pub. in: September, 1989
ISBN: 0805006621
Pages: 32
Measurements: 9.8 x 8.1 x 0.2 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BC00364
Other information: ISBN-13: 978-0805011661
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The story is, of course, based on the ancient Chinese folk tale about the boy with the long name who fell down a well, and explains why have an honorable (but long) name like Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo is not necessarily a good thing (even if it does mean "the most wonderful thing in the whole wide world") and that if you are going to fall down a well it would be much better if your name was Chang (even if it means "nothing"). This charming retelling of the tale by Arlene Mosel is illustrated with line and wash artwork by Blair Lent, who has been awarded three Caldecott Honors.
This is a story meant to be read aloud, because otherwise you never get to have fun chanting the name Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo. Truly a classic international folktale, perfect for smaller children, even if they already have short names.
Target readers:
Kids aged up 4
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The late Arlene Mosel first heard the story of Tikki tikki tembo as a child. When she grew up, she shared this wonderful tale with countless children, including her own. Because so many young listeners responded enthusiastically, she decided to put down her own retelling, which became her first book for children.
Blair Lent began illustrating picture books in the 1960s. He received the Caldecott Medal in 1973 for The Funny Little Woman, by Arlene Mosel, and has also been awarded three Caldecott Honors. He lives and works in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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From School Library Journal
Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo is the full name of the firstborn son in the Chinese family of this story. As the firstborn's, his name must be spoken completely and reverently. This old folktale of what happens when the boy falls into a well and his younger brother attempts to get help is nicely retold and should make excellent read-aloud material....Bright, active, and delightfully expressive.
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Darren (MSL quote), USA
<2007-03-13 00:00>
After recently finding a copy of this childhood treasure in my attic, I was reminded of how much I loved having this story read to me as a child.
This book was read to me over 30 years ago. Ironically, I was even able to recite Tikki's entire full name without having to peer inside the book. Talk about lasting impressions!
This is a great classic for parents to read to their young children and there is something very warm and appealing about about the story, and the simple illustrations that will captivate your child's heart.
It's refreshing to see that this enjoyable book is still available and being read to children.
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R. Finkenkeller (MSL quote), USA
<2007-03-13 00:00>
This book was the most influential of all the books I read as a child. Anyone that remembers me from high school will remember me chanting "Tikki Tikki Tembo, No Sa Rembo, Charri Bari Ruchi, Pip Peri Pembo" when I was stressed. The number one phrase chanted back to me was "What the hell???" And then I'd have to explain this book and give my condolences to them for never experiencing the joy of saying this phrase as if they were Chang trying to save their big brother!!! If you are wanting your children to grow up with values that express all boys and girls are created equal, Get this book! This book sums up centuries of ridiculous traditions of making any one person more important in status than another and the severe problems that can occur from it in 38 pages (more than half of which are enchanting illustrations that cause any child's imagination to expand). I had the paperback as a six-year-old, and it was shredded into an oblivion because of my overuse. The hardcover is recommended so it lasts longer for your children!
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-03-13 00:00>
You may not be familiar with this story of brothers in China, but once you've brought it into your home it will become one of the kids' favorites. It is absolutely meant to be read aloud. And when you do, why not encourage the children to say the boy's name with you? And have fun with it - give yourself a chance to play along by acting like you're out of breath when the boy is desperate to get his message across, and keep saying the long name incorrectly. Make the kids laugh and you will, too. The book has lovely illustrations, too, in stylized colors.
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-03-13 00:00>
The words are terrific, but the story left my 3 year old asking a lot of questions. Like, is the boy hurt when he falls in the well? Not asked, but wondered by me, was the question about why the first born son gets the long dramatic name, but the second son, who is admittingly less important in this book, gets a simple one syllable name. Not exactly politically correct; however, my son did not raise this issue, I did. My son easily follows this story and can repeat the Tiki-tiki tembo song, together with all kinds of variations on the song. The underlying story is not nearly as important or as fun as the long rhythmic words. Recommended. This book is a classic. Your child will enjoy it, although you may wince at the items mentioned above.
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