Mee-An has many suitors, but she is searching for a man with no flaws. Mee-An’s sister, Assa, tries to help by turning herself into a fly and buzzing about the marketplace to find the perfect man. Unfortunately, a serpent overhears the young men of the village talking about Mee-An and her quest for a perfect man, so he decides to turn himself into such a man to marry her. The serpent is able to trick Mee-An and marry her, and afterward, Mee-An and her sister return to his home. When the sisters finally discover the truth, they flee with the help of a heron that carries them back to their home. Mee-An is eventually able to find love by overlooking imperfections. 2008 USBBY Outstanding International Books List. nlh

Beautiful Mee-An wants to get married but can’t seem to find a man who is as perfect as she is. One day, however, her sister Assa finds Mee-An the perfect mate. Mee-An is determined to marry him, even after a series of bad omens occur. Off the sisters go to live with the perfect man, only to discover he is not at all what he seems to be. Will Assa be able to save her sister from a terrible fate? Baba Wagué Diakité's proves himself a wonderful storyteller, and his brilliant art brings village life alive.