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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters : A Caldecott Honor Award Winner by John Steptoe (2018, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100688040454
ISBN-139780688040451
eBay Product ID (ePID)193608
Product Key Features
Book TitleMufaro's Beautiful Daughters : a Caldecott Honor Award Winner
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPeople & Places / Africa, General
Publication Year2018
IllustratorYes, Steptoe, John
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorJohn Steptoe
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight14.5 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN84-007158
Dewey Edition19
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToThird Grade
Dewey Decimal[E]
SynopsisA 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, Mufaro was a happy man. Everyone agreed that his two daughters were very beautiful. Nyasha was kind and considerate as well as beautiful, but everyone - except Mufaro - knew that Manyara was selfish, badtempered, and spoiled. When the king decided to take a wife and invited "The Most Worthy and Beautiful Daughters in the Land" to appear before him, Mufaro declared proudly that only the king could choose between Nyasha and Manyara. Manyara, of course, didn't agree, and set out to make certain that she would be chosen. John Steptoe has created a memorable modem fable of pride going before a fall, in keeping with the moral of the folktale that was his inspiration. He has illustrated it with stunning paintings that glow with the beauty, warmth, and internal vision of the land and people of his ancestors., 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
LC Classification NumberPZ8.S585Mu 1987
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- Jan 23, 2018
Great book
This is one of the best children books that I ever read. Than youVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 07, 2024
Absolutely lovely!
Absolutely lovely!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 26, 2016
A must read- teaches children the importance of being kind and caring!
Beautifully written and illustrated. You will never forget the message of this book. Take time to read it with your children, or students. A must read!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
