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Story of Little Babaji
A delightful story about a little boy in grand clothes; fierce tigers who are talked out of eating a little boy when given pieces of his clothing; fighting tigers whirring so fast around a tree leaving only melted butter and pancakes. Set in India, this story might be familiar to those who have been around awhile by another name, but has now found its rightful setting and comes alive with winsome illustrations. Small (6.5 x 6.5), 70 pg paperback ~ Janice
Helen Bannerman, who was born in Edinburgh in 1863, lived in India for thirty years. As a gift for her two little girls, she wrote and illustrated The Story of Little Black Sambo (1899), a story that clearly takes place in India (with its tigers and "ghi," or melted butter), even though the names she gave her characters belie that setting.
For this new edition of Bannerman's much beloved tale, the little boy, his mother, and his father have all been give authentic Indian names: Babaji, Mamaji, and Papaji. And Fred Marcellino's high-spirited illustrations lovingly, memorably transform this old favorite. He gives a classic story new life.
Product Format: | Paperback |
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Brand: | HarperCollins Childrens |
Author: | Helen Bannerman |
Grades: | PK-3 |
ISBN: | 9780060080938 |
Length in Inches: | 6.5 |
Width in Inches: | 6.5 |
Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
Weight in Pounds: | 0.35 |