Helen Bannerman Book order

Helen Bannerman was a Scottish author whose most famous work has become controversial. While her stories celebrate the intelligence and ingenuity of children, particularly from South India, the protagonist's name has unfortunately become a racial slur. Consequently, her books have often faced censorship and bans, leading to later politically correct adaptations. Nevertheless, her works serve as a reminder of a different era in children's literature, written with distinct intentions and contexts.

The Story of Little Black Mingo And The Story of Little Black Sambo

2022
The Story of Little Black Quibba
66 pages
3 hours of reading
2017
The Story of Little Black Sambo
Color Facsimile of First American Illustrated Edition
62 pages
3 hours of reading
4.6(10)Add rating
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.
2010
The Story of Little Black Mingo And The Story of Little Black Sambo
92 pages
4 hours of reading
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.
2010
The Story of Little Black Mingo
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.
2008
The Story Of The Teasing Monkey (1907)
60 pages
3 hours of reading
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.
2008
The Story Of Little Black Quibba (1903)
68 pages
3 hours of reading
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.
1998
Little Black Sambo
62 pages
3 hours of reading
4.3(34)Add rating
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.
1996
The Boy and the Tigers
24 pages
1 hour of reading
4.0(924)Add rating
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