Sam and the Tiger - Julius Lester

This story is somewhat humorous because the characters are named Sam, except for the animal characters. The animal characters make the story more interesting to children. They like stories about animals especially tigers. The drawings and colors used are very vivid. The story exhibits wit and humor. The story shows how a small boy can be triumphant over powerful things. My reaction to this story was influenced by my love for animals. I have always thought that tigers are amazing and intriguing animals. This book has some of the same southern storytelling as the retelling of Uncle Remus tales and John Henry. The story provides a good example of how someone can overcome an obstacle by using their wit and being brave. The author has written other books such as, To Be a Slave, Long Journey Home: Stories from Black History, and The Knee - High Man.