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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters Big Book: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner
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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters Big Book: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner Paperback - 1993

by John Steptoe; John Steptoe (Illustrator)


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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.

This oversize edition (14 3/4 by 17 5/8 inches) makes it easy to share the book in a library or classroom.

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

First line

A LONG TIME AGO, in a certain place in Africa, a small village lay across a river and half a day's journey from a city where a great king lived.

From the rear cover

Mufaro has two beautiful daughters. Nyasha is kind and considerate, but Manyara is selfish and spoiled. When the king decides to choose a bride from among "The Most Worthy and Beautiful Daughters in the Land," both Mufaro's girls travel to the capital city. But only one can be chosen to marry the king.Perfect for introducing variants to the Cinderella story as well as the history, culture, and geography of the African nation of Zimbabwe.

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  • Title Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters Big Book: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner
  • Author John Steptoe; John Steptoe (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Book and Access
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher HarperFestival
  • Date 1993-10-22
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780688129354 / 0688129358
  • Weight 0.94 lbs (0.43 kg)
  • Dimensions 18 x 14 x 1 in (45.72 x 35.56 x 2.54 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Reading level 790
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: African
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
    • Topical: Self-Esteem
  • Library of Congress subjects Sisters, Folklore - Africa
  • Dewey Decimal Code E
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