I can, however, say Tikki Tikki Tembo’s name by heart. I noted with some interest that when I tried to find background information on the book, Tikki Tikki Tembo wasn’t listed in Cullinan and Galda’s Literature and the Child (5th edition), 100 Best Books for Children, or Nancy Pearl’s Book Crush even once! For titles that discuss popular picture books, this is a bit of a noticeable lack.įor my part, I’ve always had a hard time keeping the name “Tikki Tikki Tembo” separate in my brain from “Rikki Tikki Tavi”. Think how easy it would have been for Mosel to simply say that in the first place! For a fascinating look at this book (not to mention additional thoughts on cultural accuracy in fairy and folktales in general) fairrosa posted a child_lit discussion that concentrated on this book from back in 1998. However, the story originated in Japan, not China. At a recent Literary Salon in my library I was told by a folklorist that there is indeed a folktale out there about a boy with a very long, very catchy name.
Yet while the story takes place in China, the people in the book appear to be Japanese. The book is essentially an answer to that age old question, “Why do Chinese people have short names?” The answer: Because a boy with a long name almost drowned. (Picture book) From Publishers Weekly In this folktale, help is slow in coming when a Chinese boy falls into a well, since the boy's long and difficult name must be pronounced in full. So what’s the controversy? Well, first things first. Tikki Tikki Tembo is a perfect book to read aloud, but don't be surprised if you find yourself joining the ranks of its chanting followers. Tikki tikki tembo (which means ‘the most wonderful thing in the whole wide world’) and his brother Chang (which means ‘little or nothing’) get into trouble with a well, are saved by the Old Man with the Ladder, and change history while they’re at it.” The Amazon summary of the plot reads, “Arlene Mosel retells an old Chinese folktale about how the people of China came to give their children short names after traditionally giving their ‘first and honored’ sons grand, long names.
Could this have anything to do with the controversy that surrounds it? I consider old Tikki to be one of the lesser controversial picture books (it ain’t got nuthin’ on The Five Chinese Brothers), but it’s still there and it still rages, albeit at a low ebb. Now it has sunk more than 50 places on the list. – Barbara Thompsonĭown from #35! Last time we had the poll Tikki was flying high. Silly and repetitive with lots of action. to get help is nicely retold and should make excellent read-aloud material. Learn more about Tikki Tikki Tembo in the NC Kids Digital Library digital collection. From The Publisher, Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo- chari bari ruchi-pip. You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.#89 Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel, ill. Beautifully illustrated, this perfect read-aloud storybook is one adults and children will enjoy sharing together again and again.When the eldest son fell in the well and most of the time. You can use them, but you don't have to use them. *Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions. Decorate, and then explain to the group why you chose that name. Make a kite like the one the brothers played with in the book.Ĭhoose a really long name for yourself, and make a really long nametag. When your mother tells you to do something do you always listen? Why not? Why is it good to have a short name? A long name? What is the longest name you have ever heard?ĭiscussion topics for during/after reading: Beautifully illustrated, this perfect read-aloud storybook is one adults and. Beautifully expressive drawings enhance the book's Oriental feel. Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo- chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo Five decades. In this folktale, help is slow in coming when a Chinese boy falls into a well, since the boy's long and difficult name must be pronounced in full. Grade Level: 1st (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
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