Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
by John Steptoe
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale by John Steptoe holds a highly rated rating of 4.32 out of 5, based on 16.5K reader ratings. First published in 1986. The book spans 32 pages.
About Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
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
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Steptoe |
| Published | 1986 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fantasy, Classics, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.32 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 16,479 |
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What genre is Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale?
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale is categorized as Fiction, Fantasy, Classics, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale worth reading?
Based on 16.5K reader ratings, Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale has an average score of 4.32 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale?
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale has 32 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale?
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale was written by John Steptoe. It was first published in 1986.
What is the ISBN for Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale?
The ISBN-13 for Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale is 9780688040450.0.
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