Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale (Picture Puffin)
by:
John Steptoe (author)
Originally published in 1988 and now available in paperback, a version of an African folk tale in which a king learns about his daughters as he searches for a wife. When the king disguises himself he discovers the true nature of his daughters and decides which is fit to rule. Illustrated in full...
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Originally published in 1988 and now available in paperback, a version of an African folk tale in which a king learns about his daughters as he searches for a wife. When the king disguises himself he discovers the true nature of his daughters and decides which is fit to rule. Illustrated in full colour by the author.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780140559460 (0140559469)
ASIN: 140559469
Publish date: July 1st 2008
Publisher: Puffin Bks
Pages no: 32
Edition language: English
The pictures attached are the Teaching Tolerance Text Selection Tool which I utilized for analyzing cultural authenticity. Citation Steptoe, John, John Steptoe, and John Stevens. Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard, 1987. Print. Synopsis This is the ...
Genre: Friendship / Kindness / Family / Manners Year Published: 1987 Year Read: 2010 “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters” is a Caldecott Honor Book by John Steptoe and it is about how Mufaro’s two beautiful daughters are invited to the king’s palace so that the king will choose a worthy bride, but ...
This was one of my favorite books growing up, mostly because the illustrations are so beautiful and striking. I still remember some of the images to this day. The story itself is pretty common: one sister treats those who ask her for help poorly, the other sister is humble and helpful, and they ea...
A lovely take on the Cinderella story. In this story we have two beautiful girls - Manyara and Nyasha, but only one is beautiful inside and out. Manyara is cruel and vain and miserable. Nyasha is kind and thoughtful and joyful. It doesn't take super big brains to see how the story will go - with...
Nyasha lives with her wicked sister and oblivious father. Nyasha always acts out of kindness while her sister Manayara thinks only of being queen.
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