Helen Bannerman books in order
Scottish author of children's books
- Lived
- 1862–1946
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 7
Helen Bannerman published 5 children's books and 2 other books, beginning with The Story of Little Black Sambo (1899).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Helen Bannerman
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The Story of Little Black Sambo
Helen Bannerman's most-read book.
Children's books in order
The Story of Little Black Sambo (1899)
Little Black Sambo (1922)
The Little Black Sambo Story Book (1930)
The Story of Little Babaji (1996)
Other books in order
The Story of Little Black Quibba (1902)
The Story of Little White Squibba (1966)
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About Helen Bannerman
Helen Brodie Cowan Bannerman was a Scottish children's writer. She is best known for her first book, Little Black Sambo (1899).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Helen Bannerman FAQ
- How many books has Helen Bannerman written?
- Helen Bannerman published 5 children's books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Helen Bannerman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Story of Little Black Sambo.
- What is Helen Bannerman's last book?
- The Little Black Sambo Story Book (1930).
- What is Helen Bannerman's most famous book?
- The Story of Little Black Sambo (1899) is Helen Bannerman's most widely read book.
- Can I read Helen Bannerman's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Helen Bannerman are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.