We live in a world in which cultural diversity is increasingly a fact of life—and it’s a beautiful thing! Unfortunately, it can be hard to find children’s books that celebrate the folklore, stories, and legends of diverse cultures. Culturally diverse books can teach children both the importance of accepting others, and the beauty of differences—and the […]
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
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
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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
32Hardcover(1st Edition)
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780688040451 |
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Publisher: | HarperCollins |
Publication date: | 12/31/2018 |
Series: | Reading Rainbow Series |
Edition description: | 1st Edition |
Pages: | 32 |
Sales rank: | 68,203 |
Product dimensions: | 9.25(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.38(d) |
Lexile: | AD790L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 4 - 8 Years |