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Sam and the Tigers: A New Telling of Little Black Sambo (Picture Puffin Books)

Sam and the Tigers: A New Telling of Little Black Sambo (Picture Puffin Books) Cover

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Publisher Comments:

"Lester and Pinkney have stripped away the ugly racism and . . . reclaimed a great classic for children. (The) expansive black storytelling voice is both folksy and contemporary, funny and fearful."--"Booklist." Full color.

Synopsis:

In this retelling of "Little Black Sambo", one of the most controversial stories in children's literature, Lester and Pinkey reveal a lively and charming tale of a little boy who triumphs over several hungry tigers. Color illustrations.

Synopsis:

Sam lives in the town of Sam-sam-sa-mara, where everyone is named Sam and the animals and people live and work together. On his way to school one morning, he's stopped by a hungry tiger. Rather than being eaten, Sam makes the tiger a deal.

In this delightful new telling of one of the most controversial books in children's literature, Little Black Sambo, Julius Lester and Jerry Pinkney have retold and reclaimed the story. They bring new life to this charming tale of a boy who triumphs over several hungry tigers.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780613286305
Subtitle:
A New Telling of Little Black Sambo
Author:
Lester, Julius
Author:
Pinkney, Jerry
Publisher:
Turtleback Books: A Division of Sanval
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Humorous Stories
Subject:
Animals - Lions Tigers Leopards etc.
Subject:
Action & Adventure - General
Edition Description:
Prebound
Series:
Picture Puffin Books (Paperback)
Publication Date:
August 2000
Binding:
Prebound
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
40
Dimensions:
11.12x9.52x.36 in. .99 lbs.
Age Level:
04-08
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