Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters

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Enjoyed by readers of age: 6 to 8

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A Caldecott Honor and Reading Rainbow book, this memorable retelling of Cinderella is perfect for introducing children to the fairy tale as well as the history, culture, and geography of the African nation of Zimbabwe.

Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this is the story of Mufaro, who is proud of his two beautiful daughters. Nyasha is kind and considerate, but everyone—except Mufaro—knows that Manyara is selfish and bad-tempered.

When the Great King decides to take a wife and invites the most worthy and beautiful daughters in the land to appear before him, Mufaro brings both of his daughters—but only one can be queen. Who will the king choose?

Award-winning artist John Steptoe’s rich cultural imagery of Africa earned him the Coretta Scott King Award for Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters. The book also went on to win the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. This stunning story is a timeless treasure that readers will enjoy for generations.

Coretta Scott King Award for Illustration
Caledcott Honor
Reading Rainbow Book
Boston Globe-Horn Book

ISBN10: 0688040454	ISBN13: 9780688040451
Format: Hardback	Pages: 32
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc	GoodReads Rating: 4
Author: John Steptoe,