There have been some moves in recent years to update classics. In some cases it is controversial but when it comes to books for young children, I am quite sure that if we want them to enjoy some of the great books we did as children, they need updating to avoid reinforcing ideas about race and gender that are were prevalent then and have evolved now.
Here's an article from Upworthy about the changes made to the Richard Scarry book 'Best Word Book Ever'.
Just for contrast, here's a ranty blog post bemoaning the changes to Blyton's 'The Faraway Tree'.
What do you think? Dame Snap or Dame Slap? Know of any others that have had this treatment?
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