Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters

by John Steptoe

Two beautiful sisters—one vain, the other kind—compete for the king's... read more

Two beautiful sisters—one vain, the other kind—compete for the king's attention when he announces he is looking for a wife. Brillant full-color pen and ink watercolor paintings illustrate the Cinderella tale. Steptoe skillfully uses light and color to give emotional power to illustrations rich in detail of a specific region in Zimbabwe. Honor Book, 1987 CCBC Caldecott Discussion. (Ages 4-8)

© Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 1987

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