John Steptoe

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  • Bibliography:
    9 Books
  • First Book:
    June 1970
  • Latest Book:
    March 2003
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Fairytale Retellings: Cinderella

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters (Apr-1987)

Books in Order: 9 titles

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  • Creativity

  • Birthday

  • Baby Says

    The legendary Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author and illustrator John Steptoe shares the story of a baby who desperately wants to get his older brother’s attention.

    Spare text and lively illustrations tell the stor...

  • Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters

    Fairytale Retellings: Cinderella

    A Caldecott Honor and Reading Rainbow book, this memorable retelling of Cinderella is perfect for introducing children to the fairy tale as well as the history, culture, and geography of the African nation of Zimbabwe.

    Inspired by a traditio...

  • Stevie

    This classic picture book is celebrating 50 years!

    Robert is an only child who never had to share his toys with anyone. He’s never had to worry about someone messing with his stuff or following him around. But when his mother starts watchi...

  • Story of Jumping Mouse

    "You will reach the far-off land if you keep hope alive within you." The words of Magic Frog give courage to the young mouse on his long and perilous journey to reach the wonderful land of legend. He faces many obstacles on his quest and sacrifices m...

  • Daddy Is a Monster... Sometimes

  • Marcia

  • Uptown.

    One day John asks his friend Dennis, "What are we gonna do when we grow up?"

    The two boys walk through Harlem, Manhattan's UPTOWN, and try to decide. In their uptown world, they see junkies, cops, Brothers, karate experts, and hippies, and the...



Award-Winning Books by John Steptoe

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
1987 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award -- Picture Book
1988 Coretta Scott King Award -- Illustrator


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

John Steptoe has published 9 books.

John Steptoe does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Creativity, was published in March 2003.

The first book by John Steptoe, Uptown., was published in June 1970.

No. John Steptoe does not write books in series.
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