Tikki Tikki Tembo » (Reprint)

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.

This re-creation of an ancient Chinese folktale has hooked children who love hearing about Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo.

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. Beautifully expressive drawings enhance the book's Oriental feel. Ages 4-7. (Oct.)