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1	Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale more books like this by John Steptoe add to wishlist Originally published in 1988 and now available in paperback, a version of an African folk tale in which a king learns about his daughters as he searches for a wife. When the king disguises himself he discovers the true nature of his daughters and decides which is fit to rule. Illustrated in full colour by the author. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Story of Jumping Mouse: A Native American Legend more books like this by John Steptoe (Retold by) add to wishlist A compassionate, courageous mouse travels to a far-off land and becomes a magnificent soaring eagle in this retelling of a Native American legend. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.22! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Las Bellas Hijas de Mufaro: Cuento Popular Africano more books like this by John Steptoe add to wishlist In this picture-book retelling of an African folk tale, Mufaro's daughters, Nyasha and Manyara, are both beautiful, but he doesn't see that they have very different personalities--Nyasha is kind and gentle while Manyara is mean and spiteful. When the King announces that he is seeking a bride, Mufaro sends him both of his daughters, in the belief ... see all copies from $2.19! new only from $2.19! \| SVS
4	Baby Says more books like this by John Steptoe add to wishlist A mischievous baby tries to capture the attention of his older brother who is busy building a castle out of blocks. Will the baby be able to get his older brother to play with him? Illustrated with colored pencil drawings. see all copies from $2.28! new only from $16.00! \| first editions
5	Stevie more books like this by John Steptoe (Introduction by) add to wishlist A young African American boy resents his temporary little foster brother, but misses him after he leaves. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.84! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Creativity more books like this by J Steptoe add to wishlist An African-American boy named Charles is confused: How can Hector, the new boy at school, who has the same skin color as him, speak Spanish and be from Puerto Rico? Since they look alike, Charles thinks he and Hector must have the same ethnic background. His teacher and parents explain Hector's heritage to Charles, and they encourage the boys to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.08! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Daddy is a Monster... Sometimes more books like this by John Steptoe add to wishlist Young Bweela and Javaka talk about the way their father turns into a scary monster, when, for example, someone is messy or too noisy. But there's lots of love underneath it all. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.00! \| first editions \| SVS
8	All the Colors of the Race more books like this by Arnold Adoff, John Steptoe add to wishlist A poetic celebration of races and colors. Brown-toned portraits accompany the verses. see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
9	Mother Crocodile more books like this by Birago Diop, Rosa Guy (Translator), John Steptoe (Illustrator) add to wishlist The young crocodiles of the jungle believe that Mother Crocodile is crazy and that there's no need to heed her talk of approaching danger. But there is wisdom in what she says. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
10	Jeffrey Bear Cleans Up His ACT more books like this by John Steptoe add to wishlist A bear who is bored with school gains a new appreciation of his teacher after he falls asleep and dreams that he is the teacher. see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
11	Marcia more books like this by John Steptoe add to wishlist A fourteen-year-old black girl living in the city tries to answer some very tough questions about life. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
12	Uptown. more books like this by John Steptoe add to wishlist Two little boys in Harlem speculate on what they will be when they grow up. see all copies from $4.50! first editions
13	Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters (Spanish Edition): Las Bellas Hijas de Mufaro: Cuento Popular Africano more books like this by John Steptoe (Illustrator), Clarita Kohen (Translator) add to wishlist In this picture-book retelling of an African folk tale, Mufaro's daughters, Nyasha and Manyara, are both beautiful, but he doesn't see that they have very different personalities--Nyasha is kind and gentle while Manyara is mean and spiteful. When the King announces that he is seeking a bride, Mufaro sends him both of his daughters, in the belief ... see all copies from $1.99! first editions
14	My Special Best more books like this by John Steptoe add to wishlist A little black girl describes her daily life with her younger brother, father, and baby sitter. see all copies from $1.99!
15	Mother Crocodile: An Uncle Amadou Tale from Sengal more books like this by Rosa Guy, John Steptoe (Illustrator) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions
16	Mufaro's beautiful daughters. more books like this by John Steptoe add to wishlist The tale of two sisters - one selfish, the other kind and dignified - who become rivals for the king's hand in marriage. The text is accompanied by illustrations of the African landscape, forest, flowers and people. The author won the Caldecott Honour Prize for "The Story of the Jumping Mouse". see all copies from $4.00!
17	The Story of Jumping Mouse more books like this by John Steptoe (Illustrator) add to wishlist Magic Frog gives words of encouragement to the young mouse as he heads out on the long and perilous journey to reach the wonderful land of legend. He faces many obstacles on his quest and sacrifices much to help others in need. But the mouse's compassion and faith in himself prove to be a source of great power, and bring him rewards beyond his ... see all copies from $2.35!
18	Birthday more books like this by John Steptoe add to wishlist A boy living in an African community celebrates his eighth birthday with the help of his family, friends, and neighbors. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Las Bellas Hijas de Mufaro more books like this by John Steptoe add to wishlist In this picture-book retelling of an African folk tale, Mufaro's daughters, Nyasha and Manyara, are both beautiful, but he doesn't see that they have very different personalities--Nyasha is kind and gentle while Manyara is mean and spiteful. When the King announces that he is seeking a bride, Mufaro sends him both of his daughters, in the belief ... see all copies from $9.99!
20	Story of Jumping Mouse: A Native American Legend Retold more books like this by John Steptoe add to wishlist A compassionate, courageous mouse travels to a far-off land and becomes a magnificent soaring eagle in this retelling of a Native American legend. see all copies from $9.58!
21	Train Ride more books like this by John Steptoe add to wishlist When his friends call his bluff, Charles must take them on the long train ride from Brooklyn to Times Square and find the way back again. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
22	Uptown by Steptoe John add to wishlist see all copies from $50.00!
23	My Special Best more books like this by John Steptoe add to wishlist A little black girl describes her daily life with her younger brother, father, and baby sitter. see all copies from $50.00! first editions
24	Bellas Hijas de Mufaro more books like this by John Steptoe, Clarita Kohen (Translator) add to wishlist Mufaro tiene dos bellas hijas. Nyasha es amable y considerada, pero Manyara es egoista y consentida. Cuando el rey decide buscar esposa entre "Las hijas mas dignas y bellas del reino", Manyara decide que ella sera la elegida. Esta fabula clasica es tambien un viaje fantastico a Zimbabwe, con todo el esplendor y belleza que nos brinda esta antibua ... see all copies from $2.19!

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