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The Story of Little Black Sambo: Color Facsimile of First American Illustrated Edition,New
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2017 Reprint of 1923 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. Illustrated with 27 Color Drawings. Sambo is a South Indian boy who lives with his father and mother, named Black Jumbo and Black Mumbo, respectively. While out walking, Sambo 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 ghee (clarified butter). Sambo then recovers his clothes and collects the ghee, which his mother uses to make pancakes. Despite controversy concerning the racism of illustrations of other contemporary editions, we reprint the original American Edition of 1923 by The Stokes Company. The illustrations therein are more of the type done to illustration contemporary childrens books, like Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, [1894] and which do not reflect the patent racism of other editions of Little Black Sambo; editions that clearly pandered to racist sentiment at the time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the age recommendation for 'The Story of Little Black Sambo'? A: This book is suitable for children aged 4 to 8 years, making it an ideal read for early childhood and early elementary school.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 62 pages.
- Q: Is this edition a replica of the original? A: Yes, this is a full facsimile of the original 1923 American illustrated edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in this edition? A: The book features 27 color drawings that reflect the illustration style of contemporary children's books of its time.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Story of Little Black Sambo'? A: The author is Helen Bannerman.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition is a paperback binding.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on June 15, 2017.
- Q: What themes does the story of Little Black Sambo explore? A: The story explores themes of adventure, resourcefulness, and the importance of family, as well as the cultural context of its time.
- Q: Are there any controversial elements in the book? A: Yes, the original illustrations have faced criticism for their portrayal of racial stereotypes, which is why this edition focuses on the original artistic style without those contemporary biases.
- Q: Can this book be used as an educational resource? A: Yes, it can be used to discuss cultural history and perspectives in children's literature, as well as to examine themes of bravery and cleverness.