The Rough-Face Girl

I had this book when I was young and it was one of my all time favorite books growing up. Now that I am getting ready to have my first child I needed to order this book for them. A great take on the Cinderella story. I’ve always been intrigued and appreciated Native American culture. The artwork in this book is beautiful and overall a beautifully written story.

I highly recommend the book Rough Faced Girl. I liked the book because the pictures are wonderfully detailed and expressive. The words are very descriptive and quickly paint a picture in my mind. For example, "...and truly she alone, saw in these things the sweet yet awesome face..." Or when her father describes his moccasins: "... my own old, worn , cracked, and stretched-out pair..." I liked the book also because of the message. The message says have courage to believe in yourself - even if no one else does. It stresses inner beauty not outer beauty or material things. I really enjoyed the imagery in this book.

i first heard of this book while watching reading rainbow on pbs...i had to have this book being of cherokee indian bloodi am a mom and this book...once again was for myself...the artwork/illustrations are so compellingly beautiful that i tore threepages out and put them on my wall...the depicition of the american indian 'cinderalla' emerging from the water hangs in mybathroom...and the gossiping sisters hang in my foyer/hall by front door of my home...books like these make you feel so glad tobe alive to experience little invaluable treasures such as these...this particular version of the classic european story of cinderalla is also an award winning book...it is hard to find positive stories especially for the children/family like 'the rough-face girl' i let my mother read it and she loved also...

This beautiful story mesmerizes audiences from age 5 up. This Cinderella believes in herself, actively pursues what she deserves, and possesses a soul that divines the true nature of things.Martin's language coupled with Shannon's compelling, rich illustrations becomes a tale to return to many times. I have gifted friends with this book and highly recommend it.