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Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-

chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo!

Three decades and more than one million copies later children still love hearing about the boy with the long name who fell down the well. Arlene Mosel and Blair Lent's classic re-creation of an ancient Chinese folktale has hooked legions of children, teachers, and parents, who return, generation after generation, to learn about the danger of having such an honorable name as Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo.

 

Tikki Tikki Tembo is the winner of the 1968 ...

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Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-

chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo!

Three decades and more than one million copies later children still love hearing about the boy with the long name who fell down the well. Arlene Mosel and Blair Lent's classic re-creation of an ancient Chinese folktale has hooked legions of children, teachers, and parents, who return, generation after generation, to learn about the danger of having such an honorable name as Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo.

 

Tikki Tikki Tembo is the winner of the 1968 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Picture Books.

When the eldest son fell in the well and most of the time getting help was spent pronouncing the name of the one in trouble, the Chinese, according to legend, decided to give all their children short names.

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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. Beautifully expressive drawings enhance the book's Oriental feel. Ages 4-7. (Oct.)
School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 3—In this classic Chinese folktale, retold by Arlene Mosel and illustrated by Blair Lent (Holt, 1968), Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruche-pip peri pembo and younger brother Chang are playing near a well and Chang falls in. The older boy goes for help and Chang is rescued. Months later, the older brother falls in, but when Chang runs to get help, his brother's very long name requires too much breath and Chang can't get his mother to understand. In the end, Tikki tikki tembo is rescued. "And from that day to this, the Chinese have always thought it wise to give all their children little, short names." Marcia Gay Harden provides wonderful narration, giving each character a distinctive voice. A few sound effects add to the telling. Have the book available so that listeners can peruse Blair Lent's lovely line and wash illustrations. A great addition for listening centers.—Stephanie Farnlacher, Trace Crossings School, Hoover, AL

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780312367480
  • Publisher: Square Fish
  • Publication date: 4/28/2007
  • Edition description: Reprint
  • Pages: 32
  • Sales rank: 28,226
  • Age range: 4 - 8 Years
  • Lexile: AD1090L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 7.76 (w) x 9.94 (h) x 0.19 (d)

Meet the Author

Arlene Mosel (1921-1996) 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 write her own retelling, and Tikki Tikki Tembo became her first book for children. The book was named an American Library Association Notable Book and won the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. In 1997, The New York Times named it one of the best 50 children’s books of the previous 50 years. Mosel was also the author of The Funny Little Woman, which won the 1973 Caldecott Medal for Blair Lent’s illustrations and was recognized as an Honor Book by the Hans Christian Andersen International Children’s Book Awards. Mosel was an associate professor of library science at Case Western Reserve University. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Mosel died in Indianapolis in 1996.

 

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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  • Posted February 21, 2012

    A true classic for young children

    This story - while probably not an authentic Chinese folk tale - has been around a long time. I was read the story in school in the 1950s; I read it to my children in the 1970s; and I recently purchased a copy for my grandson.

    The story depends on the repetition of an improbably complicated name: Tikki Tikki Tembo No Sa Rembo Chari Bari Ruchi Pip Peri Pembo! By teh end of the first reading, my not-quite-three-year-old grandson had nearly memorized it, and after the second reading the next evening, he had it down pat. Since memorization is a foundational skill, this book is a fun one to use.

    The story is fun, and involves two little boys who disobey their mother - not once, but twice - each time with disastrous consequences. This does provide an opportunity to discuss rules and why parents make them! On the other hand, most children will immediately get that this is a nonsense story and not need the heavy-handed lesson!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 9, 2011

    Fun book to read with a child and have the child read on his/her own. The sing-song refrain will make you smile all day.

    Fun book to read with a child and have the child read on his/her own b/c of the sing-song refrain. I saw the title, smiled and began repeating the refrain myself after 40 years. Tikki Tikki Tembo No Sir Rembo Chari bari...... :-)

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  • Posted November 24, 2010

    Great tongue twister!

    Tikki Tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo is sure to twist and tie your tongue in many ways! This Chinese folk tale is a great story to teach children to listen to thier mothers and not play near wells! I love the effect the folktale has on history saying that from then on families no longer gave their children long and complicated names. It's a fun way to incorporate moral and history through a humorous and rhythmic folk tale like Tiki Tiki Tembo. I found that this book is a great repetition that would be great for younger children. You could turn the tongue twisting name into a song that the students could definitely recite with you. You'll have a great time reading this book aloud to yourself or to young children. It's a fun story to read quickly to see if you can keep up with the words. Definite tongue twister that'll have you shouting it louder and louder to try and grasp the words!

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  • Posted October 28, 2010

    "A Lesson in Life" (interesting read)

    This beautifully colored children's book is a great tale of life lessons for both children and parents. It can show young children that bad decision that you make has a consequence to go with it and that your parents make rules for a reason, usually to keep you safe. It also shows parents that they should not value one child over another, we are all created equal! This book would also be a great tool for teaching young children about some of the differences between different cultures.

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  • Posted October 13, 2010

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    What is in a name?

    This may a popular and humorous story, but it did not capture my attention. I was a bit distracted by the art. Taking into account that this was published over forty years ago, the illustrations were a little junvenile. Then again, that may have been the point. The story itself is a tale about Chinese names and how they came to be, which made for a cute narration. Although I appreciate the opportunity to read the story, this is a book I may not consider for my library.

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  • Posted September 14, 2010

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    Wonderful book! I read it to my children 25 years ago, and now I'm reading it to my grandchildren. One of my time honored favorites.

    This book weaves a colorful and fun adventure into a story that explains why the Chinese now have such short names. The repetition and rhymes captivate children of all ages, and it is not long before they are "reading" the book to you!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 10, 2010

    Best seller

    This book is great for children of all ages. Its entertaining yet it has a moral behind it. 5 stars love this book, cant go wrong with this book. :)

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  • Posted May 19, 2010

    Great book, you'll never forget it!

    I've read this book so many times for the kids I've taken care of and my own and I know I will always remember it! It is such a great book to read to children. It's about how the Chinese used to use very long names for their children. Very funny too. I highly recommend it!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 22, 2010

    Love it!

    We used to have a woman come into our class and read books,i am now 29 and Tikki Tembo stuck with me.I recently bought it to give to my child someday.It is such a cute/funny story and i also love the illustrations!I can't wait to share it with my future child!

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  • Posted August 24, 2009

    Based funny and visual understanding

    good for 5-7 ages

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  • Posted July 16, 2009

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    UPDATED VERSION OF AN OLD FAVORITE

    It's amazing what luster is brought to an old tale when it's retold. Consider it not only being retold but beautifully illustrated in a full color book version which is accompanied by a CD featuring narration by an Academy Award winning actress. So, read it aloud or let your young ones listen to the entrancing reading by Marcia Gay Harden - either way is pure pleasure.

    This old Chinese folktale always brings smiles from young listeners. As many recall Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari uchi-pip peri pembo is the name given to a mother's first and most honored son. It means "the most wonderful thing in the whole wide world." A second son is given a name meaning zip or "nothing." Talk about a basis for sibling rivalry!

    Nonetheless, the thing about being the firstborn and tagged with such a lengthy name is that the name must always be repeated in full. Thus, problems quickly arise when Tikki tikki tempo tumbles into a well and needs rescuing quickly.

    Today there are over 1,000,000 copies of this story in print, but this issue is surely far and above others. Enjoy!

    - Gail Cooke

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  • Posted July 16, 2009

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    You know you have a classic on your hands when your son sees the book you're showing him and goes, "I LOVE that book! We read it in library class!" So already, I had the battle half won when I told my two kids that I received the book and CD to review. As soon as we got in the car to drive to grandma's house, they asked me to put the CD in and leaned together in the back seat with the book open between them.

    MacMillan Audio has taken a classic that is over 40 years old and added new life to TIKKI TIKKI TEMBO by adding an unabridged audio book to a paperback edition. Read by the actress Marcia Gay Harden, kids and adults alike can enjoy the tongue twister of a name (that I'll proudly admit my son can rattle off in no time flat) story that many of us have grown up with.

    TIKKI TIKKI TEMBO is an old Chinese folktale explaining why they have such short first names. In old times, the Chinese gave their firstborn son long names to honor them. Second sons were given hardly any name at all. Tikki Tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo is Tikki Tikki tembo's full name. His brother's name is merely Chang.

    When Chang falls into a well, it's easy for Tikki Tikki tembo to relay the message to his mother and ultimately the man who rescues him. But when the roles become reversed and Tikki Tikki tembo falls into the well, poor Chang runs out of breath trying to relay the message to those that can help rescue him. It's from this event that it is told that Chinese found it wise to stick to short names, like Chang.

    Ms. Harden does a wonderful job reading the story. She picks the tempo up when there is stress or drama going on. She over-emphasizes the silliness that is Tikki Tikki tembo's name. And there are many wonderful background sound effects that are employed in the story. There is the sound of running water when both boys are trying to inform their mother of each others falls into the well. There is the sound of running feet as they each try to get help. And the CD has both a read-along version as well as a storytelling version. One has a Chinese gong designating when to turn the page, the other flows uninterrupted.

    Included with the set is a copy of the book. With the classic illustrations, it will be sure to bring back memories to the parents of the children who are just discovering the wonders of TIKKI TIKKI TEMBO for the first time.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 6, 2009

    A lovely lilting tale

    Children love the rhyming and nonsense syllables in the title name. A good book to underscore alliteration. The graphics are easy to follow.

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  • Posted May 7, 2009

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    Great Memories

    My great aunt, who passed away just yesterday, was once a librarian. My brother and I have fond memories of her reciting this story to us when we were kids. We did not see her often as she lived out of state, but we'd always prompt her for the telling when she visited. It's her legacy. We memorized that long, crazy name after only a few tries -- and will cherish this memory forever.

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  • Posted February 17, 2009

    Great memories

    I loved this book as a child, and still get a kick out of reciting the boy's name. It stuck with me all these years, along with the vibrant illustrations. Would recommend this across the board, and plan on buying for my youngest cousins.

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  • Posted February 10, 2009

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    A family favorite

    My parents introduced this story to me and my siblings when we were young, and it was a definite favorite. Now that I have children of my own, I decided it was time to resurrect it. My three-year-old son adores the silliness of this story, and it is hilarious listening to him repeat the title character's name. It's one of those books that I feel imparts in young children a love of stories and reading. And it's entertaining for the rest of us, too!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 8, 2008

    WOW! This book takes me back...

    I loved this book as a kid and I had to get it to read it to my kids too!! To this day (I'm pushing 30) I still remember how to say his name without hesitation!!! This is a definite read... pick it up for your kids and have fun laughing while they try to say his name!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 1, 2007

    Of the old and of the new

    I'm 41 and I read this classic in 2nd grade -and loved it! I still love it and occasionally read it to my six-year-old son. I now began reading him Wonderful Stories from Skog Forest that also use rhyme and reason to explain things using metaphors. As long as there are good writers, I and my son will continue to read!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 4, 2006

    I used to read this too

    I used to read this in my room when i was very little listeining to the tape because i, myself couldnt even pronounce the name! Im 20 now and i just found it! good books stick with you forever!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 28, 2006

    this is book is by far my favorite

    My teacher read this book to me in grade school now im 16 and o want it to read to my little cousins and sisters.

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