Items related to Tikki Tikki Tembo
Synopsis
This humorous retelling of a favorite folktale recounts how the Chinese came to give their children short names. 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 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.
Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo is the name of a mother’s first, and most honored, son. It means, "the most wonderful thing in the whole wide world!"
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
If you haven't already read Tikki Tikki Tembo, you've probably heard at least someone recite the deliriously long name of its protagonist: Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo, by now a famous refrain in most nursery schools. In this beautiful edition--complete with line and wash illustrations by artist Blair Lent--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. 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. 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. (Picture book)
About the Author
The late Arlene Mosel first heard the story of TIKKI TIKKI TEMBO as a child. In 1968, its retelling became her first book for children.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherScholastic
- Publication date1984
- ISBN 10 0590091581
- ISBN 13 9780590091589
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Tikki Tikki Tembo
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # E15M-01873
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Tikki Tikki Tembo
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.35. Seller Inventory # G0590091581I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Tikki Tikki Tembo
Published by
Scholastic April 1984, 1984
ISBN 10: 0590091581
ISBN 13: 9780590091589
Used
Trade Paperback
Seller: The Book Garden, Bountiful, UT, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Trade Paperback. Condition: Good - Cash. The book has general use wear, surface and edges rubbed. Corners bumped and show wear. Pages show reader wear. The record has some light scratches from being played, no sleeve for the record. The book has some waving from where it was previously stored. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book. Seller Inventory # 946377
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Tikki Tikki Tembo
Seller: Basement Seller 101, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # 180607032
Quantity: 1 available