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Tiktok and the Nome King - an Oz story by L.Frank Baum

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🌟 The Adventure of Tiktok and the Nome King 🌟

Welcome to a magical tale from the World of Oz, where a mechanical man and a grumpy king teach us a thing or two about patience, kindness, and unexpected surprises! This story brings us into the underground palace of the Nome King, where our hero, Tiktok, a clockwork man, faces challenges and shows the true meaning of bravery.

A Meeting with the Nome King 🤖👑

Tiktok, the mechanical man made of gears, springs, and metal, has a small problem—his thinking machinery is wearing out! So, on the advice of the Wizard of Oz, Tiktok heads to the Nome King's palace to ask for new parts. But the Nome King, known for his bad temper, gets angry and smashes Tiktok to pieces with a club! 😱💥


Luckily, Kaliko, the Nome King's clever helper, comes to the rescue. He gathers Tiktok's broken pieces and works tirelessly to put him back together. After many days of fixing, Tiktok is as good as new, even better than before! 🌟


A Big Lesson for the Nome King 😅

When the Nome King sees Tiktok again, he is absolutely terrified, thinking it's Tiktok's ghost! He panics and runs around like a frightened mouse 🐭, until Kaliko explains that Tiktok is not a ghost—he's been rebuilt! The Nome King, embarrassed and sorry for his actions, realizes that losing his temper never helps.


What This Story Teaches Us 🌈💡

💡 Patience is PowerfulThe Nome King learns that acting out in anger can lead to big problems! When he finally calms down, he can make better decisions.

💡 Kindness Goes a Long WayKaliko helps Tiktok without expecting anything in return. His kindness saves the day and even earns him a reward from the Nome King!

💡 Being Different is Awesome!Tiktok may be made of gears and springs, but he's just as important and valuable as anyone else in the Land of Oz.


Don't forget to explore more enchanting children’s stories from By Kids For Kids Story time! 🎧✨


🤖 Test Your Memory! How Well Do You Remember the Story? 💭✨

1. Why did Tiktok visit the Nome King?

A) To ask for new springs and parts. 🔧

B) To deliver a message from Ozma. 💌

C) To look for hidden treasure. 💎

D) To play a game with the Nome King. 🎲

2. What happened when Tiktok asked the Nome King for help?

A) The King gave him new parts right away. ✨

B) The King ignored him completely. 😤

C) The King got angry and smashed Tiktok to pieces. 💥

D) The King invited him for dinner. 🍽️

3. Who helped put Tiktok back together?

A) The Wizard of Oz. 🔮

B) The Tin Woodman. 🪓

C) Kaliko, the Nome King’s helper. 🛠️

D) Princess Ozma. 👑

4. Why did the Nome King run away from Tiktok when he saw him again?

A) He thought Tiktok was a ghost. 👻

B) He wanted to play a prank. 😜

C) He was happy to see Tiktok. 😊

D) He thought Tiktok was there to steal his treasure. 💰

5. What did the Nome King promise to do in the future?

A) Never get angry again, unless something annoys him. 😅

B) Make Tiktok the ruler of the Nomes. 👑

C) Give all his treasure to Ozma. 💎

D) Stop Kaliko from fixing any more machines. 🛑


Quiz Answers! 🎉✅

  1. A) To ask for new springs and parts. 🔧

  2. C) The King got angry and smashed Tiktok to pieces. 💥

  3. C) Kaliko, the Nome King’s helper. 🛠️

  4. A) He thought Tiktok was a ghost. 👻

  5. A) Never get angry again, unless something annoys him. 😅


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