Molly Lou Melon is too short, her teeth are too big, and her voice is not like everyone else’s. The good news is she lives with her Grandma who always reminds her to stand tall, smile big, and sing loudly. But, what happens when Molly Lou Melon must move and switch schools? What will her new classmates think of her? Molly Lou Melon learns that she has to use her differences to her advantage as they differentiate her from everyone else. This award-winning book is a super reminder to show off what you have and that it is okay to look different compared to your peers. The artwork is very well done adding perspective to this heartwarming story. Great for the reader who is self conscious, worried, or might may look or sound different than others and are concerned about what others might think. A great reminder to love yourself for who you are!
Resources:
A lesson plan provided by Scholastic for teachers or parents to use along with this book. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/stand-tall-molly-lou-melon-lesson-plan/
Interviews with Patty Lovell & David Catrow. http://www.judynewmanatscholastic.com/blog/2021/02/author-interview-video-patty-lovell-david-catrow/
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