>>43490986Sambo gets too much flack, it's a pretty typical folktale and really doesn't come across as hateful, with a different name and redone art I could see it being a classroom classic.
Gollywog though is always portrayed as ugly and less intelligent than the white dolls in the books. He's a kind character, but I wouldn't say he's positive. More insensitive than racist, but it's clear why people make a fuss.