Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters | Reading Rainbow Stories

Reflect on true beauty in this African tale about two sisters with very different personalities. LeVar Burton enjoys an African cultural festival in Central Park. The featured book, Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters, is read by actress Phylicia Rashad. Viewers learn how African drums are made by hand. After watching, use the provided classroom guide, activities, and discussion questions to further explore the topics covered in this book.