Helen Bannerman Books

Set in South India, the story follows a young boy named Sambo who encounters four tigers while out for a walk. To avoid being eaten, he gives away his vibrant clothes and umbrella. The tigers, each believing they are the best dressed, end up chasing each other around a tree, resulting in their transformation into ghee. Sambo retrieves his clothes and the ghee, which his mother uses for pancakes. This reprint of the 1923 edition features 27 color illustrations that align more closely with the artistic style of its time, avoiding the racist depictions found in other versions.

The Story of Little Black Sambo is a children's book written and illustrated by Helen Bannerman. Sambo is a South Indian boy who encounters four hungry tigers, and surrenders his colorful new clothes, shoes, and umbrella so they will not eat him. The tigers are vain and each thinks he is better dressed than the others. They chase each other around a tree until they are reduced to a pool of melted butter. Sambo then recovers his clothes and his mother makes pancakes of the butter. The story was a children's favorite for half a century until the word sambo was deemed a racial slur in some countries. The Story of Little Black Mingo is another classic by Helen Bannerman.

After giving four hungry tigers his beautiful new clothes so they won't eat him, Rajani finds them engaged in a fierce fight about who is the grandest, which proves to be their undoing

This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of an original work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and notations. It aims to protect and promote cultural literature by offering an accessible, high-quality edition that remains true to the original text.

The book features two heartwarming tales centered around Indian children who face and triumph over various challenges. Through their journeys, themes of resilience, determination, and cultural richness are explored, showcasing the strength of youth in the face of adversity. Each story highlights unique aspects of Indian life while celebrating the spirit of hope and perseverance.

Celebrating the richness of literature, this collection features timeless classics ranging from ancient texts to contemporary masterpieces. It pays tribute to legendary authors and influential figures who have shaped the literary landscape, offering readers a curated selection that honors their contributions to the art of storytelling.

This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of an original work, preserving its historical significance. As an aged text, it may exhibit imperfections like marks, notations, and flawed pages. The commitment to making this culturally important work accessible reflects a dedication to protecting and promoting literature through high-quality modern editions that remain true to the original.

The Story of the Little Black Sambo is a children's book written and illustrated by Scottish author Helen Bannerman and is one of a series of books entitled The Dumpy Books for Children. Both text and illustrations have undergone considerable revisions since. The story has been the children's favourite for more than half a century. Sambo is a South Indian boy who lives with his father and mother and is called Black Jumbo or Black Mumbo. On his walk Sambo meets four hungry tigers. From this a story develops, which gives pleasure to young and old. Die Geschichte des kleinen schwarzen Sambo ist ein Kinderbuch, das von der schottischen Autorin Helen Bannerman geschrieben und illustriert wurde und zu einer Reihe von Büchern mit dem Titel The Dumpy Books for Children gehört. Sowohl Text als auch Illustrationen wurden seither erheblich überarbeitet. Die Geschichte war mehr als ein halbes Jahrhundert lang der Favorit der Kinder. Sambo ist ein südindischer Junge, der bei seinem Vater und seiner Mutter lebt und Black Jumbo bzw. Black Mumbo heißt. Auf seinem Spaziergang begegnet Sambo vier hungrigen Tigern. Daraus etwickelt sich eine Geschichte, die Jung und Alt Vergnügen bereitet.