A review by libraryowl
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale by John Steptoe

5.0

This children's book is of value for both the story and the illustrations. It is the type of book that you can go over many times to appreciate different parts. Mufaro has 2 lovely daughters, Manyara and Nyasha, who are opposite personalities. Nyasha is kind and enjoys nature and animals, and Manyara is cruel and superficial. The king calls for all the beautiful girls of the kingdom (in an African Village). Mufaro sends both of his daughters. One leaves in the night and one leaves with the entourage. The experiences are opposite. The end is predictable, but it is a children's book after all.