Traditional
Little Burnt Face
A Native American tale from the Mi'kmaq people
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Story
Two sisters torment their youngest sister and call her ‘Little Burnt Face’. Then one day the villagers see two bright stars shoot across the sky, heralding the arrival of a mysterious pair of twins who will see the good in Little Burnt Face and wash her scars away.
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Why we chose it
A Cinderella type story. Cinderella stories are found all over the world and this is a great example of the story of a younger sister rewarded for her good heart. It fits brilliantly into the PHSE theme of kindness and friendship.