Welcome to our online book club for grades K-3! We are excited for you to join us in reading Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe.
Along with a free copy of the book, you will receive a review page so you can tell us what you thought of the book! You will also receive a questions page to consider, activity pages, and an information page with cool links related to the book!
Kits are ready for pickup beginning Wednesday, May 1! Please remember that we have a limited number of kits available, so it's first come, first served. If you have any special requests or need accommodations, please let Leanna or Michelle know!
All we ask is that you read the book: do as much or as little of the rest of it as you want. No matter how much you do, the book is yours!
"Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters" by John Steptoe
"Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this is the story of Mufaro, who is proud of his two beautiful daughters. Nyasha is kind and considerate, but everyone – except Mufaro – knows that Manyara is selfish and bad-tempered. When the Great King decides to take a wife and invites the most worthy and beautiful daughters in the land to appear before him, Mufaro brings both of his daughters – but only one can be queen. Who will the king choose?"
Here are the following pages that you will receive with your kit!
More about the author and the world of Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters:
John Steptoe’s site:
Apple TV’s preview of the video adaptation of the book:
Broadway World’s article on the musical adaptation of Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters:
Kiddle Encyclopedia’s page on Zimbabwe:
Article about nine of the versions of Cinderella (including this one) from around the world:
Included as well: a word search, a maze, and a Nyoka coloring page!
We hope you enjoy these activities and would love to hear what you thought of the book! We also hope you enjoyed the extra links. Remember, you can comment here on this website, email us at swantonpl@gmail.com, or come in and turn in a physical copy!