Molly Lou Melon

Molly Lou Melon is short, awkward, has protruding front teeth, and a hoarse voice. But she never minds about these things! Her grandmother has always told her to walk proud, smile big, and sing loud, and she takes that to heart.

Title: Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon (the first book in this series)

Author: Patty Lovell

Illustration: David Catrow

Publisher: Scholastic

Molly Lou Melon starts a new school. There is a bully in her school, who starts to pick on her the very first day itself. But, Grandma has taught her so much that she knows just what to do! Molly stands up for herself, behaves true to herself, remains happy, and never gives up. Molly has been taught by her grandma that if she carries herself with confidence, the world will look up to her!

A very relatable story that is perfect for little kids and lower-level elementary kids.

Title: Have Fun, Molly Lou Melon (the second book in this series)

Author: Patty Lovell

Illustration: David Catrow

Publisher: Scholastic

In this book, we see much of Molly's imagination at work. Molly learned about how her grandma didn't have fancy store-bought toys when she was little. She made homemade dolls out of twigs and flowers. She created her own dollhouse in the branches using the leaves of a weeping willow. And then she gets a new neighbor, Gertie. She has all the electronics and toys possible in her home, but she is always bored. Molly Lou Melon proves that the best thing to play with is a huge imagination!

PS: Even though Gertie uses crutches in the story, it is not shown as limiting her or defining her.

A perfect read for elementary-aged kids.

▶ Eagerly waiting to get our hands on the third book in this series - "Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon" ◀ 

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