Book Thoughts: Tikki Tikki Tembo (Mosel)

  • a retelling about two young Chinese brothers who each fall into a well at different times
  • humor mixed with a bit of suspense
  • not culturally accurate*
  • best read aloud to children the first time (for the effect)

Type: picture book
Ages: 3-5
Author: Arlene Mosel
Illustrator: Blair Lent

*I’ve seen multiple resources mention the inaccuracies of this book, so just read it lightheartedly as entertaining fiction rather than true history. 😉

It’s been around for decades, so there’s a good chance you’ve heard of it before. I know I certainly remember reading this as a child!

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