Description

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 everyoneexcept Mufaroknows 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 daughtersbut only one can be queen. Who will the king choose?

Award-winning artist John Steptoes rich cultural imagery of Africa earned him the Coretta Scott King Award for Mufaros 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
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Amistad Books for Young Readers
Published: 12/31/2018
Series: Reading Rainbow Books
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 11.33h x 9.52w x 0.34d
ISBN: 9780688040451
Language: English