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	• Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters Big Book (Mulberry Big Book) John Steptoe HarperFestival, 1993 - 32 pages average customer review:based on 28 reviews view larger image
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One of the best children's books available today

Beautifully told and magnificently illustrated, this is a must-have for anyone appreciative of great storytelling and a belief in multiculturalism. The story, though similar to European folktales, is unique in its fresh approach to familiar themes: deception, sibling rivalry, and the "dream prince" rescuing the abused damsel. The artwork is realistic with much detail given to the beauty of the daughters, as well as the strengths and physical characteristics other main characters.

I presented this one to my middle-schoolers and they loved it. All children will do the same.

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Great book for everyone all ages

This book is beautifully illustrated,and has good values.
It shows children that one cannot be mean to others and
prosper on that.Kindness and gentleness can make good things happen in everyones life.
People have to prove that they're worthy of someones love and respect.

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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters

This is a beautifully written and illustrated African Cinderella story. As a third grade teacher, it is excellent for teaching about folktales and a vehicle for teaching compare and contrast. It also introduces young children to African-based literature and can be a jumping off point for the similarities between cultures as it can be compared to the standard Cinderella story or the vast number of other Cinderella stories from other cultures.

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Remained a Classic

I have loved this book since I was 8 years old. The story is wonderful and the pictures are so incredible. This is a book that touched me deeply as a child and still does to this day. It really inspired an interest in the mother country, Africa, that I carry to this day.

great for home or the classroom

I LOVE THIS BOOK! Not only does it have beautiful pictures, but it's a great story! An African folktale version of Cinderella. I enjoy reading the book to my classes each year. It's GREAT for teaching the reading skill compare/contrast. Easy to use with a Venn Diagram. The children pick up pretty quickly that it's a "Cinderella" story so they feel a sense of success right away. I recommend it highly!

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