Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner by Steptoe, John

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

Author: John Steptoe
Publisher: Amistad Books for Young Readers
Published: 12/31/2018
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 11.33h x 9.52w x 0.34d
ISBN: 9780688040451
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 5030 / Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters

Award: Caldecott Medal - Honor Book
Award: Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 06/01/1996 pg. 1727
School Library Journal 07/01/1987