1972 edition; illustrated by Eulalie; Platt & Munk, Publishers, New York; hardbound larger flat book with decorative covers; very good condition with unmarked pages and tight binding; no dust jacket issued.
 
Description -
Sambo is a South Indian boy who lives with his father and mother, named Black Jumbo and Black Mumbo, respectively. While out walking, Sambo encounters four hungry tigers, and surrenders his colourful new clothes, shoes, and umbrella so they will not eat him. The tigers are vain and each thinks Sambo's clothes are the best. They chase each other around a tree until they are reduced to a pool of ghee (clarified butter). Sambo then recovers his clothes and collects the ghee, which his mother uses to make pancakes.