3 Review(s)

"The Story of Little Black Sambo" (1899):This book tells the story of a young South Indian boy named Sambo, who outwits a group of tigers by giving them his colorful clothes, which they chase and fight over until they're reduced to a pool of melted butter. The story is set in an exoticized and colonial Indian context, and it uses derogatory names and imagery that have been considered offensive and racist. The character "Sambo" has been used historically as a derogatory term for Black people."The Story of Little Black Mingo" (1901):Similar to "Little Black Sambo," this book revolves around a young Indian girl named Mingo and her adventures. It also features characters with racially stereotyped names and imagery, perpetuating harmful racial biases and caricatures.Both of these books were initially written and illustrated by Helen Bannerman for her own children. They became popular in the early 20th century but have since faced substantial criticism for their racially insensitive content. Many consider these books offensive and inappropriate due to their portrayal of characters based on racial stereotypes.Over time, there have been various adaptations and revisions of these stories to remove or replace the offensive elements. Some modern editions attempt to retain the core narrative while eliminating the harmful racial stereotypes.