"Sambo's Story" is a children's book written by Helen Bannerman in 1899. The tale follows a young boy named Little Black Sambo, who lives in India. He encounters a group of tigers that chase him, but he cleverly outsmarts them by offering them his colorful clothes. The tigers, in their greed, end up chasing each other and eventually turn into butter in the sun. The story highlights themes of cleverness and resourcefulness. It has been both celebrated and criticized over the years for its portrayal of race and culture. Despite the controversies, "Sambo's Story" remains a notable part of children's literature history.