Ms. Rubinstein's Beauty

by Pep Montserrat

It’s a message we learn in childhood, but all too quickly forget: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” “Beauty is only skin deep.” With its incandescent paintings and imaginative text, Ms. Rubinstein’s Beauty shows us just how true these timeless sayings can be. Children will be enchanted…and surprised at every turn.
“Ms. Rubenstein is a beautiful woman. But nobody knows it.” No—they don’t notice her wonderful eyes, delicate hands, graceful feet, and kind heart. Something a little strange, a little distracting about her captures their attention instead. But one man—himself a bit out of the ordinary—thinks she’s the vision of loveliness.
Pep Montserrat has created a gorgeous tribute to love that looks beyond the obvious—and a picture book as special as its two main characters.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 28, 2006

Reviews

[Shauna · Rating 4 out of 5]

The dedication at the end of this book takes this book from three to four stars . . .
"For all the bearded ladies in the world, whether or not they are ladies or bearded."

A nice story of seeing the true beauty of people.

[Ham · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book made me feel better about being bald.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

"He discreetly admires the delicate harmony of her hands as she feeds the pigeons, and she, without his noticing, observes his refined way of holding his walking stick."
I am a sucker for the right kind of "children's book" and this is one of 'em. The dedication is perfect (and comes at the end of the book, delightfully): "To all the bearded ladies, including those who are neither ladies nor bearded."

[Krissy · Rating 5 out of 5]

i stumbled across this book in the barnes and noble children's section one day and loved it instantly. however, i couldn't find it again until just recently because i kept spelling rubinstien wrong when i went to look for it.
a children's picture book whose main character is the bearded lady from the circus!! could it get any better?!

[Jody Kyburz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Should have got me in the heart a bit more I suppose, but after coming down off of Wonder by R. J. Palacio, I ended up giving it three stars. Great picture book for teaching things such as anti-bullying.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful picture book that tackles topics such as beauty, bullying, acceptance, and love in a gentle way. Beautifully written and illustrated. Highly recommended for children, teens, and adults.

[Christopher Sol Cruz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the most fantastic children's books I've come across. Great illustration and a wonderful story.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really good read! It's so sweet and teaches children an important lesson about judging others. The art work is fantastic, and I recommend flipping through it!

[Bottom Shelf Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Amanda Goodman]

Women who has a beard, falls in love with man who has a trunk nose. Picture book

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

My kids love this book, beauty is more then skin deep. They think the nose on her lover is funny and think it is cute how they fall in love. Nice dedication in the back of the book as well :)

[Candice Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unusual book with a great message and fantastic illustrations.

[Kristina · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked it until the end.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for re-enforcing that there is beauty in everyone.

[Alida · Rating 4 out of 5]

Because I've always found the "freaks" to be better looking than the "beauties".