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A Chinese folktale about a boy with a very long name
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What it is about
In this retelling, the first son of a family is given a very long name, while the second son has a short one. When the first boy falls into a well, his brother has trouble saying his name to get help.
Who will enjoy it
Young children.
What you will get
The book has been criticized for presenting a made-up story as Chinese folklore.
Tikki Tikki Tembo Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Children’s Books · Folktale · Names · Picture book
Length
48 pages · ≈ 1 h
More about this book
Characters
Tikki Tikki Tembo and his brother Chang.
Setting
A village in ancient China.
What makes it different
A picture book with a repeated name.
Feel
Playful and rhythmic.
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