Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Tikki Tikki Tembo
Book Review: Teaching incorrect Chinese language meaning to our children?? I don't think it's a good idea!!.
Summary: 1 Stars
One thing that really bothers me is that the long name Tikki Tikki Tembo-no ...... doesn't mean "the most wonderful thing in the whole wide world" and also 'Chang' doesn't mean "little or nothing". In fact, the long name 'tikki tikki tembo-no .... ' is sound more Japanese than Chinese. As someone who understand Chinese & Japanese language, I feel it is very annoying to tell a wrong thing to the children. I actually confused them by teaching the wrong meanings of "Chang". While it's probably fun in English to chant the names but it is still saying things with wrong meaning. Children has wonderful brain that enable them to remember things when they were young and still remember it even after when they became grandparent. So, it is a pity if they have to remember incorrect things in their life. I very much prefer that the author would do a bit more research in putting the Chinese names and pick something that sounds more like Chinese language with the correct meaning. As for the story, it's a very simple outline to tell us why Chinese people giving their children a short names rather than great long names. Is this valid reason??? I don't think so because there is no base to prove it. I gave 1 star for the fact that It has colorful pictures but has culturally incorrect attire. I think Amazon should just catagorised it as English book instead of focusing on Asian or Chinese story because it does not reflect Chinese culture correctly. It's my fault to only read the good reviews from Amazon but didn't read the books myself before I bought it. I think it's not worth buying for your children. I regret buying it now. :( I'm going to return it to the shop ASAP.Book Review: Terrible
Summary: 1 Stars
I cannot believe this book got such high ratings. If I could rate it a "0" I would.
I checked this book out from the library and thankfully looked it over before reading it to my two boys. Why would a childrens story book be about the first born being honored and revered and the second one treated horribly? I just didn't find it appropriate for our family at all. My kids would definitely pick up on this.
Sure the older boys name is cute and fun to say, and I can get over the Asian inaccuracies as others mentioned, but a Mothers favoritism in a child's story isn't appropriate at all.
Book Review: Tikki Tikki Tembo
Summary: 5 Stars
My 2 1/2 year old grandson loves this book. My children liked it when they were little, so I thought it would be a hit, and it was. It is perhaps a little disturbing that the mother gives the second born son a name that means "little" or "nothing", but when I read this to him, I skipped over the part that said it meant "nothing". My grandson was much more interested in the boys falling into the well and being rescued, as well as trying to say the long name, and wanting to act out the story in his sandbox. When reading it, I focused on how the brothers helped each other, and on the fun of saying Tikki Tikki Tembo's long name.Book Review: Tikki Tikki Tembo
Summary: 4 Stars
Wonderful Classic Picture Book. --- purchased for my granddaughter and it has become a must read two or three times a week. She has learned the extremely long name and I relish her enjoyment of reading and look forward to her remembering the wonderful times with her Nonna as together we read book after book. Add this to your collection of must reads with young children. Timeless.Book Review: Tikki Tikki Tembo
Summary: 5 Stars
My children loved this book when they were little, and I wanted to carry on the tradition with my grandchildren, which is why I bought it again. I know they will love it as much as their mommies and daddies did.