This animated short for children tells the story of Christopher, a little boy who didn't want to be called Christopher anymore. Such a common name! When Aunty Gail from Trinidad tells him a story about a Tiger, Christopher changes his name to Tiger. But then he finds a better name. When he has trouble cashing a birthday cheque, he realizes maybe he should stick with his original name... or maybe not? Part of the Talespinners collection, which uses vibrant animation to bring popular children’s stories from a wide range of cultural communities to the screen.
This animated short for children tells the story of Christopher, a little boy who didn't want to be called Christopher anymore. Such a common name! When Aunty Gail from Trinidad tells him a story about a Tiger, Christopher changes his name to Tiger. But then he finds a better name. When he has trouble cashing a birthday cheque, he realizes maybe he should stick with his original name... or maybe not?
Part of the Talespinners collection, which uses vibrant animation to bring popular children’s stories from a wide range of cultural communities to the screen.
Âge 5 à 9 ans
Diversité - Identité
Français, langue maternelle - Littérature et poésie canadienne et internationale
Santé/Formation personnelle - Identité
Dans ce court métrage d’animation, Christopher trouve que son nom est trop commun. Il décide de le changer encore et encore jusqu’à ce que cela lui pose problème à la banque. Tout le monde doute de son nom à un moment donné, et la présentation de ce film sera suivie d’une discussion animée et d’activités sur ce que les élèves pensent de leur nom. Sais-tu pourquoi on t’a donné ton nom? Si tu pouvais changer de nom, lequel choisirais-tu? Pourquoi? Crois-tu que le nom d’une personne devrait être choisi par ses parents? Pourquoi (ou pourquoi pas)?