Houghton Mifflin Company

Mufaro's two beautiful daughters, one bad-tempered, one kind and sweet, go before the king, who is choosing a wife.

An African Tale

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters

John Steptoe

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, didn't 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.

Laura Yaneth Martinez

is a intresting book that talks about sisters a little

Destiny J Tamayo

*2.3*

While I really enjoyed it I wouldn't go out of my way to read it again. I wished the story was longer and I enjoyed the overall theme. The illustrations were gorgeous and probably one of my favorite things about the book.

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters An African Tale

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