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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
John Steptoe
Hardcover (Lothrop Lee & Shepard, Dec. 31, 2018)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 IllustrationCaledcott HonorReading Rainbow BookBoston Globe-Horn Book
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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
John Steptoe
Paperback (Puffin Bks, July 1, 2008)Mufaro's two daughters react in different ways to the King's search for a wife - one is aggressive and selfish, the other kind and dignified. The king disguises himself to learn the true nature of both the girls and chooses Nyasha, the kind and generous daughter, to be the queen.Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 7/1/2008Pages: 32Reading Level: Age 4 and Up
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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
John Steptoe, Robin Miles
(Live Oak Media, Dec. 1, 2001)None
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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters.
John. Steptoe
Paperback (Scholastic Books, March 15, 1989)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?
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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters Big Book
John Steptoe
Paperback (HarperFestival, Oct. 22, 1993)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 IllustrationCaledcott HonorReading Rainbow BookBoston Globe-Horn Book
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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN
Paperback (HOUGHTON MIFFLIN, Sept. 11, 2000)Mufaro's two daughters react in different ways to the King's search for a wife - one is aggressive and selfish, the other kind and dignified. The king disguises himself to learn the true nature of both the girls and chooses Nyasha, the kind and generous daughter, to be the queen.
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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
John Steptoe
Library Binding (Amistad, March 31, 1987)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 IllustrationCaledcott HonorReading Rainbow BookBoston Globe-Horn Book
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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters : An African Tale
John L. Steptoe, John L. (illustrator) Steptoe
Hardcover (HarperCollins Children's Book Group, March 15, 1987)Beautiful artwork. Great condition. Great gift!
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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
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Paperback (Scholastic Professional Books, Sept. 25, 1998)1998 Skills through Literature Grade 3 -- John Steptoe Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale (P) ***Contents: *On-Level Skills *Enrichment Skills *Review Skills ***ISBN-13: 9780439044486 ***17 Pages
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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
John Steptoe
Hardcover (Amistad, March 31, 1987)None
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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
John Steptoe, Robin Miles
Hardcover (Live Oak Media, Jan. 1, 2003).."..This should be included in all library audio collections for young children." - School Library Journal
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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
John Steptoe
Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Nov. 1, 1988)Mufaro's two beautiful daughters, one bad-tempered, one kind and sweet, go before the king, who is choosing a wife.
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