Tikki Tikki Tembo
by Arlene MoselEdition: Paperback
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What's His Name?, June 28, 2008

Tiki Tiki Tembo
Arlene Mosel

The oldest son was named Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruche-pip peri pembo, which means "the most wonderful thing in the whole wide world!"

The second son was named Chang.

When Tiki tiki tembo fell into the well, his poor brother had to run and get help. It took so long to run and get help, and even longer to say his brother's name.

This is a re-telling of a Chinese fable. My daughter brought this book home from a book sale when she was in elementary school; she read it so many times the book wore out. We got another copy of this book so I could read it to my grandchildren. Children love to say this boy's name. Every time we come to the name, a different child wants to say it. Soon, I find that the children can read the book to me.

Pick up a copy of Tikki Tikki Tembo, and watch the excitement on the children's faces.

Jill Ammon Vanderwood
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