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Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel (1989, Paperback, Reissue) 
Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel (1989, Paperback, Reissue)

 
Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel (1989, Paperback, Reissue)

Author: Arlene Mosel
Publisher: Henry Holt & Co
Publication Date: 1989-10-01
Series: An Owlet Book
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 0805011668
ISBN-13: 9780805011661
Product ID: EPID631645
Description: 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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  Memorable Book for all ages
Review created: 03/04/07
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I bought this book because kids that I babysat years and years ago made me read it to them all the time. Now everytime I meet new kids I want to read it to them.

The story itself is easy to understand and lots of room for relating to the childs own life (brothers, getting into trouble, favorite child). Also intersting to talk about the culture of names.

The repetition of the name makes the story memorable and will be requested time and again.


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  It's All in the Name! (Tikki Tikki Tembo)
Review created: 05/14/01
by: CJsMommy -- a member of Epinions

Pros:
A cherished childhood story

Cons:
Heavens no!

Have you ever read a story that sticks with you for years? Perhaps it's a love story that you fantasize about in your daydreams. Or maybe it's a horror story that scares you in the deep dark night? Or maybe, just maybe, it's a childhood tale that slowly creeps back into your memory when you least expect it! Such is the tale of Tikki Tikki Tembo . When I was just a wee girl, my mother introduced me to the fabulous story of Tikki Tikki Tembo. As I grew older, I found I could read the story myself, and spoke the words over and over again. As I gained years, the book slowly got pushed into a...


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