num_pages: 32
description: This African tale evokes the Cinderella story in its portrayal of two sisters, spiteful Manyara and considerate Nyasha, and the young king who is searching for a bride. Steptoe has illustrated this modern fable with stunning paintings that glow with beauty, warmth, and internal vision of the land and people of his ancestors.
language: English
title: Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
titlecomplete: Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
characters: Nyasha, Manyara, Mufaro, Nyoka
genres: Cultural, Africa, Childrens, Cinderella, Picture Books, Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Family, Fiction, Folklore
ratings_count: 20542
places: Zimbabwe
awards: awardedAt: 568022400000
name: Caldecott Medal, awardedAt: 568022400000
name: Coretta Scott King Book Award
category: Illustrator
publisher: Live Oak Media