Name: Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon
ISBN: 9780399234163

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Proudly Yourself

A warm picture-book story about holding onto confidence when a new school brings an unkind welcome.

Come here for

A distinctive heroine who takes her grandmother’s advice to heart
A gentle story about confidence and facing a bully

Expect

A school-day challenge met with self-assurance
A reassuring, character-led picture-book read

Book Details

Authors: Patty Lovell
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: August 27, 2001
Format: Hardcover
Theme: Self-Esteem & Resilience · Bullying
Reading lane: Self-Esteem & Resilience

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Publisher Categories

Multigenerational Families
Self-Esteem & Resilience
Bullying

About This Book

Be yourself like Molly Lou Melon no matter what a bully may do! Molly Lou Melon is short and clumsy, has buck teeth, and has a voice that sounds like a bullfrog being squeezed by a boa constrictor. She doesn't mind. Her grandmother has always told her to walk proud, smile big, and sing loud, and she takes that advice to heart. But then Molly Lou has to start in a new school. A horrible bully picks on her on the very first day, but Molly Lou Melon knows just what to do about...

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Be yourself like Molly Lou Melon no matter what a bully may do! Molly Lou Melon is short and clumsy, has buck teeth, and has a voice that sounds like a bullfrog being squeezed by a boa constrictor. She doesn't mind. Her grandmother has always told her to walk proud, smile big, and sing loud, and she takes that advice to heart. But then Molly Lou has to start in a new school. A horrible bully picks on her on the very first day, but Molly Lou Melon knows just what to do about that. Be sure to look for Molly Lou's other charming books, Have Fun, Molly Lou Melon and Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon !