Tuk Tuk Tuk
A wordless animated film for children aged 4 to 9. A hungry bird and cheeky ants who share a tree must work together when a man comes with an axe.
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What is Tuk Tuk Tuk about?
Tuk Tuk Tuk is a wordless animated film for children aged 4 to 9 about a bird and a colony of ants who learn that unity and friendship are their best defence.
A hungry bird with a long yellow beak and a colony of cheeky ants live in the same tree. They do not get on well. The ants march along the branches carrying leaves, and the bird pecks at them and chases them away.
Then one day a big, grinning man appears with a sharp axe and starts to chop down their tree. The bird and the ants have to save their home before it is destroyed. But how can such tiny creatures stand up to such a big, strong enemy? Only by working together. The bird swoops at the man, the ants march on him in their hundreds, and in the end he runs off and leaves the tree alone.
At the end, the bird and the ants sit together on a branch of their tree and share a big piece of bread.
The film is drawn in bright, flat colours and has no speech. It is short, about 4 minutes, with plenty of funny moments for young children.
It is a good starting point for talking about getting along with people who are different from us, and about how much more we can do together than alone. Islam teaches Muslims to help one another in doing good and to stand together.
What your child will learn
- We can do much more together than on our own.
- Neighbours who argue can still become friends.
- Even small creatures can be brave when they stand together.
- Sharing what we have builds friendship.
Talk about it afterwards
- Why did the bird and the ants not get on at first?
- How did they save their tree?
- What did they share at the end?
- Who could you work with, even if you do not always agree?
Frequently asked questions
What age is Tuk Tuk Tuk suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It has no words and bright, simple pictures, so even young children can follow it.
Does Tuk Tuk Tuk have any words?
No. It tells its story in pictures, with no speech.
How long is Tuk Tuk Tuk?
About 4 minutes.
