By: Arlene Mosel
International Literature
Mosel, A. (1968). Tikki tikki tembo.
This is a chinese tale from many years ago. It discusses why first born chinese children no longer have long names. Years ago first born children were given long extravagent names and the second born was given a short name. The first born in this family was named "Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo- chari bari ruchi- pip peri pembo" which means "the most wonderful thing in the whole wide world!" and their second born was named Chang, which means "little of nothing". Chang tried to save his older brother from drowning in the well but he could not remember/ say his name. After the first born child almost died the family swore to only give their children short names.
This would be a great book to use when studying the chinese culture. It is important for students to learn about different cultures. An interesting activity would to get students to research a different culture and present it to the class. This book includes different chinese names and the foods they eat.
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