Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale Author: John Steptoe Retail Price: $19.99 Our Price: $17.99 Save: 2.00 (10.01%) Availability: In Stock        This multiple award-winning retelling of Cinderella introduces children to the history, culture, and geography of the African nation of Zimbabwe.  Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this is the story of Mufaro, a father 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, he 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? Winner of the Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award for Illustration, as well as numerous other accolades.  32 pages, softcover. Ages 3 and up. Similar Items you may enjoy! Daughters of Anowa: African Women and Patriarchy Author: Mercy Amba Oduyoye Our Price: $22.50 Ananse And The Lizard: A West African Tale Author: Pat Cummings Our Price: $23.39 Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale Author: Verna Aardema, Leo Dillon and Diane Dillon Our Price: $8.09 One Beautiful Dream: The Rollicking Tale of Family Chaos, Personal Passions, and Saying Yes to Them Both Author: Jennifer Fulwiler Our Price: $18.99

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