Description
Mufaro's two beautiful daughters, one bad-tempered, one kind and sweet, go before the king, who is choosing a wife.
Awards
Caldecott Medal (Honor Book — 1988)
Nebraska Golden Sower Award (Nominee — 1990)
Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (Winner — Picture Book — 1987)
Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades K-3 — 1989)
Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award (Nominee — 1990)
William Allen White Children's Book Award (Nominee — 1989-1990)
Colorado Children's Book Award (Nominee — 1990)
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award (Nominee — 1990)
Reading Rainbow Program Selection (Selection — 55 — 1989)
CCBC Choices (1987)
Read Aloud Indiana Book Award (Primary — 1990)