Caldecott Honor Book in 1988
“Mufaro was a happy man. Everyone agrees that his two daughters were very beautiful. Natasha was kind and considerate as well as beautiful, but everyone-except Mufaro-knew that Manyara was selfish, bad-tempered, and spoiled.
When the king decided to take a side and invited “The Most Worthy and Beautiful Daughters in the Land” to appear before him, Mufaro proudly declared that only the king could choose between Nayasha 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 modern 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.”
Hardcover with dust jacket. Sticker on cover, otherwise excellent condition.
Caldecott Honor Book in 1988
“Mufaro was a happy man. Everyone agrees that his two daughters were very beautiful. Natasha was kind and considerate as well as beautiful, but everyone-except Mufaro-knew that Manyara was selfish, bad-tempered, and spoiled.
When the king decided to take a side and invited “The Most Worthy and Beautiful Daughters in the Land” to appear before him, Mufaro proudly declared that only the king could choose between Nayasha 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 modern 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.”
Hardcover with dust jacket. Sticker on cover, otherwise excellent condition.
