Arlene Mosel (1921–1996)

Author of Tikki Tikki Tembo

5 Works 6,117 Members 207 Reviews

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Works by Arlene Mosel

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Tikki Tikki Tembo (1968) 4,903 copies

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Tikki Tikki Tembo... and More Favorite Tales (Scholastic Video Collection) (2005) 9 copies

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The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Tikki Tikki Tembo, & Strega Nona (2006) 1 copy

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Birthdate: 1921-08-27
Date of death: 1996-05
Gender: female
Nationality: USA
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Place of death: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Occupations: librarian
Organizations: Case Western Reserve University

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Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel

This is a great book that has some beautiful illustrations in. Students and young children love to read this book due to the nature of beat and rhythm of saying Tikki Tikki Tembo's full name multiple times throughout the story. I remember reading this story growing up and absolutely loving it. I am a bit unsure of how it aged though as I am unsure of it's cultural appropriateness. Something that would be interesting to look more into. But it will be a name I always remember!

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kdahl2022 | 151 other reviews | Jan 23, 2024 |

Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel

racist nonsense

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ParenthesisEnjoyer | 151 other reviews | Dec 11, 2023 |

Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel

Reading level: pk-2
Awards: Boston Globe Horn Book Award

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tagravel | 151 other reviews | Dec 9, 2023 |

Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel

Originally published: 1968
Genres: Children's literature, Fiction
Winner of the 1968 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Picture Books