[A] delightful and distinguished book [of seven tales] from middle European folklore [by the winner of the 1978 Nobel Prize for Literature]. BL. 1967 Newbery Honor Book
Notable Children's Books of 19401970 (ALA)
1966 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)
"Best of the Best" Children's Books 19661978 (SLJ)
Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1966 (NYT)
Children's Books of 1966 (Library of Congress)
Children's Books of the Year 1966 (CSA)