"Sam and the Tigers: A Retelling of Little Black Sambo" by Julius Lester is a vibrant retelling of the classic story. In this version, young Sam is not only clever but also courageous. Set in a lush, colorful landscape, Sam faces off against a group of hungry tigers that threaten his peaceful world. Instead of traditional portrayals, the story emphasizes themes of bravery and wit, as Sam outsmarts the tigers in a series of humorous and imaginative encounters. Ultimately, he triumphs, and the tale celebrates the richness of culture, identity, and resilience, transforming an old narrative into a powerful modern fable. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Picture Puffin .

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2000 by Turtleback Books .

Jerry Pinkney has been illustrating children's books since 1964 and has the rare distinction of being the recipient of: Five Caldecott Honor Medals JULIUS LESTER is the author of more than twenty books for young readers. He writes and teaches in western Massachusetts. www. johnclapp. com