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HarperCollins (2002), Edition: Illustrated, 72 pages
Description
A little boy in India loses his fine new clothes to the tigers, but while they dispute who is the grandest tiger in the jungle he takes his fine clothes back again.
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LibraryThing member ReadAloudDenver
Babaji cleverly prevents being eaten up by four tigers by offering each his fine coat, trousers, shoes and umbrella. The tigers whirled themselves into ghi which Papaji gathers up into a big brass pot and which Mamaji then uses to make a huge plate of pancakes of which Babaji eats 169. The repeated
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phrases and patterned texts in this book help make it easy for children to join in with the read aloud. The repeated words help build up vocabulary. Show Less
LibraryThing member alyssabuzbee
This is a retelling of the "Little Black Sambo" story without the racist overtones. I have always loved this story, and the beautiful illustrations by Jerry Pinkney really add to the experience. I am glad that children can enjoy the updated, racially sensitive version of this story.
LibraryThing member smorales
The story is set in India. The boy collects beautiful clothing and walks in the woods and there are four tigers that instead of eating him decide to take his clothing. They finally give him the clothing back after fighting with eachother about who is the grandest tiger.
This would be a decent read
This would be a decent read
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LibraryThing member AmandaLK
This book is a modern fantasy styled after a folktale, and just reading it would convince you that it is. It's about a little boy who gets fancy clothes from his parents then goes walking in the woods, meeting tigers who threaten to eat him lest he give them his fancy clothes, and in the end, the
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tigers get what's coming to them. It would be fun to have in the classroom library. Show Less
LibraryThing member DVerdecia
This is one of those Children's books you never let go of. It is a cute story of a child named Babaji. He receives new clothes that his parents got for him. But had to use those clothes to ward off a bunch of tigers. How he got them back and what happened to the Tigers is what makes this book
The print is acceptable to have this story read to a child or to have the child read the story itself. The pictures are very well drawn. I find them to be eye candy to the child to keep them interested.
About the only thing I did not like about the book is how it ended. It seemed to me that the author had no where to go so she just kind of....well, you know...ended it. Like dropping a plate. It just dropped.
Otherwise, I found this book to be an enjoyable story. A proverbial Children's page turner....I would highly recommend this to any parent who is looking to get their kids into reading.
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enjoyable.The print is acceptable to have this story read to a child or to have the child read the story itself. The pictures are very well drawn. I find them to be eye candy to the child to keep them interested.
About the only thing I did not like about the book is how it ended. It seemed to me that the author had no where to go so she just kind of....well, you know...ended it. Like dropping a plate. It just dropped.
Otherwise, I found this book to be an enjoyable story. A proverbial Children's page turner....I would highly recommend this to any parent who is looking to get their kids into reading.
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LibraryThing member Cheryl_in_CC_NV
My second read and I still love it. I have bought a copy and am saving it in hopes of grandchildren. The expressions of the faces and poses of the tigers is priceless. The pattern and rhythm of the original story is retained, and the design of the illustrations on each page help even the least
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fluent reader become immersed in the humor and drama. I also appreciate that the book itself is small enough for little hands. Show Less
LibraryThing member Cheryl_in_CC_NV
I truly believe Bannerman was not racist, and meant no harm by the original Little Black Sambo. This edition brings out the heart, humor, and charm I'm sure she intended. Highly recommended even if you've no awareness of the original, but especially if you feel uncomfortable with your nostalgic
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LibraryThing member laytonwoman3rd
Those of us of a certain age knew this tale as Little Black Sambo, and of course it was fairly problematic in that form. For some reason Bannerman, who lived many years in India and clearly set this story in its jungle, populated the tale with black characters who did not belong there, and who were
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usually represented in offensively stereotypical fashion. This version replaces Sambo with Babaji, and lets the inherent charm of the story shine through. The illustrations by Fred Marcellino are just marvelous. Show Less
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English
Physical description
6.4 inches
ISBN
0060080930 / 9780060080938