The Story of Little Black Sambo

The Story of Little Black Sambo is a children's book written by Helen Bannerman and first published in 1899.

It tells the tale of a young boy named Sambo who ventures into the jungle wearing new clothes, shoes and an umbrella — gifts from his parents.

En route, he encounters four tigers, each of whom threatens to eat him unless he hands over one of his possessions.

Sambo outsmarts them by complying, and the tigers quarrel over the items of clothing, eventually chasing each other in a circle until they turn into butter. Sambo retrieves his belongings and returns home safely, where the tiger butter is used to make pancakes.

While the book was initially praised for its imaginative plot, it was later criticized for its racially insensitive illustrations and language. This has led to many adaptations and revisions over time.

"And Black Jumbo went to the Bazaar and bought him a beautiful Green Umbrella and a lovely little Pair of Purple Shoes with Crimson Soles and Crimson Linings. And then wasn't Little Black Sambo grand?"

This book is illustrated with original drawings.