Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters (Reading Rainbow Books)

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By John Steptoe
Publisher Lothrop Lee & Shepard
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters (Reading Rainbow Books)
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Mufaro was a happy man. Everyone agreed that his two daughters were very beautiful. Nyasha was kind and considerate as well as beautiful, but everyone except Mufaro knew that Manyara was selfish, badtempered, and spoiled.When the king decided to take a wife and invited The Most Worthy and Beautiful Daughters in the Land to appear before him, Mufaro declared proudly that only the king could choose between Nyasha and Manyara. Manyara, of course, didnt agree, and set out to make certain that she would be chosen.John Steptoe has created a memorable modem fable of pride going before a fall, in keeping with the moral of the folktale that was his inspiration. He has illustrated it with stunning paintings that glow with the beauty, warmth, and internal vision of the land and people of his ancestors.Book Details:Format: HardcoverPublication Date: 3/31/1987Pages: 32Reading Level: Age 4 and Up

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1594 words1,594 words
32 pages32 pages
Lexile AD790LLexile AD790L
Grade K to 6Grade K to 6
Age 5-11Age 5-11
Published 1987Published 1987

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0688040454

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