Helen Bannerman

The Story of Little Black Sambo Helen Bannerman

Sambo is a black boy who encounters four hungry tigers who demand that he surrender his colorful new clothes, shoes, and umbrella or they say they will eat him. What will poor Sambo do?This story has been a children's favorite for over a century. First written in 1899, it has become a childhood classic and the authorized American edition with the original drawings by the author has sold hundreds of thousands of copies. It is a story has thrilled generations of children with its tense and exciting tale of victory.