Nmufaro's beautiful daughters an african tale books

Mufaros beautiful daughters book cover mufaros beautiful daughters page. This african tale tells a story of two opposite sisters from a small family, living in one of the many rural areas in africa. This african tale evokes the cinderella story, as well as the traditional theme of good triumphing over evil. Nyasha is kind and considerate, but manyara is selfish and spoiled. When henry sees his cousin annie get out of the car in her clean, frilly dress and shiny shoes, he is worried how she will accept his dog. A caldecott honor and reading rainbow book, this memorable retelling of. 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. Whilst mufaros daughters were both beautiful in appearance, their inner beauty could not be more different. An african tale cd steptoe, john, steptoe, john, miles, robin on. Mufaros beautiful daughters john steptoe hardcover. So, when he hears that a prince is looking for a beautiful wife, he believes that both of his daughters have a chance at true happiness. Awardwinning artist john steptoes rich cultural imagery of africa earned him the. Inspired by a traditional african folktale, this is the story of mufaro, who is proud of his two beautiful daughters. It is an excellent book with a wonderful lesson in kindness for young.

Mufaros beautiful daughters by john steptoe scholastic. Because of this love, he can find no fault with either of them. One daughter, nyasha is kind and gentle while the other daughter, manyara was usually in a bad mood and was unkind to most people and animals around her. A caldecott honor and reading rainbow book, this memo. I remember when i was a child listening to this story from reading rainbow and i was hooked. This book is a beautiful african cinderella fairy tale.